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REDEEMING

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Compensating for some fault or defect

Example:

his saving grace was his sense of humor

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

good (having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Bringing about salvation or redemption from sin

Example:

redemptive (or redeeming) love

Synonyms:

redeeming; redemptive; saving

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

good (morally admirable)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

-ing form of the verb redeem

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