redeeming

(verb) save from sins. Synonyms: deliver, redeem, save.

(verb) restore the honor or worth of. Synonyms: redeem.

(verb) to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange. Synonyms: redeem.

(verb) exchange or buy back for money; under threat. Synonyms: ransom, redeem.

(verb) pay off (loans or promissory notes). Synonyms: redeem, pay off.

(verb) convert into cash; of commercial papers. Synonyms: redeem.

(adj) bringing about salvation or redemption from sin. Synonyms: redemptive, redeeming(prenominal), saving(prenominal). Examples: "Saving faith." "Redemptive (or redeeming) love."

(adj) compensating for some fault or defect. Synonyms: redeeming(prenominal). Examples: "The redeeming feature of the plan is its simplicity." "His saving grace was his sense of humor."