Default and Redeem

Default

Default verb - Fail to pay up.

Redeem is an antonym for default.

Nearby Words: defaulter, defaulting, defaulted

Redeem

Redeem verb - To do what is required by the terms of.
Usage example: the Little League coach redeemed his promise to take the players out for ice cream if they improved their fielding over the season

Default is an antonym for redeem.

Nearby Words: redeeming, redeemable, Redeemer

Common collocations

turn default turn redeem turn
villain default villain redeem villain
prince default prince redeem prince
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