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sal·va·tion
 salvation
- pronunciation:
- sael
veI
sh
 n
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of saving or the condition of being saved from sin or evil; redemption.
He had led of life of crime, and it was a loving woman that brought about his salvation.- synonyms:
- deliverance, redemption
- antonyms:
- damnation
- similar words:
- grace
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| definition 2: |
protection or deliverance from harm or difficulty.
The liberation of the camp by allied forces brought about the salvation of the inmates.- synonyms:
- deliverance, rescue
- similar words:
- relief
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| definition 3: |
something that has the effect of saving or protecting from trouble or harm.
My new job was my salvation.- similar words:
- relief
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| related words: |
hope |
| derivation: |
salvational (adj.) |
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