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rescue vs redemption

redemption vs rescue

rescue and redemption both are nouns.

rescue is a verb but redemption is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rescue Yes No Yes No
redemption Yes No No No
As nouns, redemption is a hyponym of rescue; that is, redemption is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rescue:
  • rescue: recovery or preservation from loss or danger
  • redemption: (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
rescue (noun) redemption (noun)
recovery or preservation from loss or danger the act of purchasing back something previously sold
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)
rescue (verb) redemption (verb)
take forcibly from legal custody
free from harm or evil
Difference between rescue and redemption

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