redeem, v. repurchase; [regain], [recover]; [ransom], [rescue], deliver.

redeemer, n. ransomer, deliverer, savior.

redemption, n. repurchase; [ransom], [salvation], [deliverance], [rescue].

red-letter, a. [fortunate], [auspicious], [happy].

redoubtable, a. formidable, [terrible]; [valiant], [courageous], [brave].

redound, v. contribute, [conduce], [react].

red pepper. cayenne [pepper].

redress, n. [reparation], [amends], indemnification, [relief].

reduce, v. [diminish], [lower], [degrade], minimize, depress, [debase]; [humble], [conquer], [subdue], [vanquish], subjugate, [subject].

reduction, n. [diminution], [abatement], minimization, decrement, [debasement]; subjugation, [subjection], [conquest], subdual, [overthrow].