“Redemptive” means having the power to save or redeem. Some antonyms for “redemptive” can be found in a thesaurus and might include “damaging”, “destructive”, and “corrupting”.
“Damaging” implies causing harm or injury. For example, “His actions were completely damaging and offered no redemptive qualities.” This shows a contrast to redemptive actions that would have a positive or saving effect.
“Destructive” suggests bringing about ruin or devastation. “The war had a destructive impact, with no redemptive elements in sight.” Here, the emphasis is on the negative consequences that are the opposite of redemptive ones.
“Corrupting” refers to having a morally harmful influence. “The environment was corrupting rather than redemptive for his character.” This highlights the absence of the positive qualities associated with being redemptive.
Using a thesaurus can help you discover these and other antonyms to expand your vocabulary and express ideas more precisely.