redeeming oneself
Restoring one's honor
Redeeming oneself is restoring one's reputation or standing after a failure, disgrace, or moral lapse.
The phrase implies making amends through subsequent action: After the scandal, he spent years redeeming himself through charity work.
You can redeem yourself in someone's eyes, or in your own.
The redemption may be partial—She redeemed herself somewhat with a strong second-half performance—or complete.
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- seeking forgivenessPursuing absolution from wrongdoing
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- personal growthIntentional self-improvement over time
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
owning up · making amends · reflection · salvation · restitution · reparations · resilience · integrity · absolution · repentance · perseverance · accountability · moral courage · trust-building · reconciliation · justice · sincerity · grace
redeeming oneselffalling from grace
Loss of favor or status
moral decline · going astray · backsliding · selling out · moral collapse
redeeming oneselfmaking excuses
Offering justifications for shortcomings
adding insult to injury · covering up · stonewalling · gaslighting · digging in
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