Recovering lost honor or reputation; used like 'restoring one's reputation' or 'redeeming oneself' after a setback.
チームは連敗の後、勝って名誉挽回に成功した。
After a losing streak, the team won and succeeded in redeeming its honor.
失言で批判を受けた政治家はボランティア活動で名誉挽回を目指した。
The politician, criticized for a gaffe, sought to redeem his reputation through volunteer work.
裁判で名誉挽回がかなったと報じられた。
It was reported that his reputation had been restored through the court decision.