redemption vs atonement
atonement vs redemptionredemption and atonement both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| redemption | Yes | No | No | No |
| atonement | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
atonement is a hyponym of
redemption; that is, atonement is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
redemption:
- redemption: (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
- atonement: the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
Other hyponyms of redemption include
absolution, remission, remission of sin, remittal, conversion, rebirth, spiritual rebirth, expiation, propitiation.
| redemption (noun) | atonement (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of purchasing back something previously sold | the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) |
| (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil | compensation for a wrong |
| repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock) |
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