redeeming

• Описывает качество, которое компенсирует недостатки или изъяны; то, что делает плохую ситуацию или человека более приемлемыми.

Describes a quality that compensates for faults or shortcomings; something that makes a bad situation or person more acceptable.

1. Salvific or redemptiveC1formal

   Serving to save someone from sin, error, or evil; bringing about spiritual salvation.

   Искупительный

   • The priest spoke of the redeeming power of forgiveness.
   • Many believe in the redeeming grace of a higher power.
   • His redeeming act was to confess his wrongdoing.

   Synonymsredemptivesalvificsaving

2. Compensating for faultsB2formal

   Serving to offset or make up for a negative quality or flaw.

   Искупающий

   • The movie had a few redeeming features despite its poor plot.
   • Her kindness was a redeeming quality in an otherwise difficult personality.
   • The only redeeming aspect of the trip was the beautiful scenery.

   Synonymsexculpatory

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по компенсации недостатков, выполнению обещания или обмену чего-либо на ценность.

A verb used to indicate the act of compensating for faults, fulfilling a promise, or exchanging something for value.

1. Save from sin or errorB2formal

   To free someone from the consequences of sin or moral wrongdoing, often in a religious context.

   Искупить

   • He believed that faith could redeem his soul.
   • The priest spoke of a savior who would redeem humanity.
   • She sought to redeem her past mistakes through good deeds.

   Synonymsabsolvedeliverforgivefreejustifyliberateransomreclaimrescuesave

   Antonymscondemncorruptdamn

2. Restore honor or worthB2formal

   To restore the reputation, value, or honor of something or someone.

   Восстановить честь или ценность

   • The team worked hard to redeem their reputation after the scandal.
   • He redeemed himself with a brilliant performance in the final match.
   • The artist's later works redeemed his earlier failures.

   Synonymsabsolvejustifyreclaimrehabilitatereinstaterestoresalvagevindicate

3. Exchange for goods or moneyB1formal

   To turn in a voucher, coupon, or ticket to receive something in return.

   Обменять

   • You can redeem this coupon for a free coffee.
   • She redeemed her loyalty points for a gift card.
   • The customer redeemed the voucher at the store.

   Synonymscash inconvertexchangeswaptrade inturn in

4. Buy back or exchange under threatB2formal

   To buy back something or exchange it for money, often under pressure or threat.

   Выкупить

   • The kidnappers demanded a ransom to redeem the hostage.
   • He had to redeem his watch from the pawn shop.
   • They redeemed the stolen goods for a fee.

   Synonymsbuy backransomreclaimrecoverrepurchase

5. Pay off a debtB2formal

   To pay off a loan, mortgage, or promissory note.

   Погасить долг

   • She redeemed her mortgage after twenty years.
   • The company redeemed its bonds early.
   • He redeemed the promissory note with a final payment.

   Synonymscleardischargeliquidatepay backpay offrepaysettle

6. Convert into cashB2formal

   To convert commercial papers, such as stocks or bonds, into cash.

   Обналичить

   • Investors can redeem their shares for cash at any time.
   • The broker helped him redeem the commercial paper.
   • She redeemed the treasury bills for a profit.

   Synonymscash incash outconvertexchangeliquidatesell