salvation

Definitions

The act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, or loss.

The deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.

Examples

The unexpected rain was the salvation of the drought-stricken crops.

He sought salvation in his art after years of personal struggle.

The rescue team arrived just in time to be the salvation of the stranded hikers.

Synonyms

deliverance rescue redemption preservation liberation saving emancipation

Antonyms

damnation doom destruction perdition ruin condemnation failure