atones
Rights past wrongs
Atones means makes amends for a wrong or offense.
The word implies compensating through action, sacrifice, or suffering: She atones for her betrayal by dedicating herself to the cause.
Religious contexts speak of atoning for sins.
The noun atonement carries the same sense of repair or reconciliation after wrongdoing.
Compensation for injury done
- restitutionRestoring what was lost
- redressCompensation for injury
- expiationRedress for offense
- penanceSelf-mortification for wrongdoing
amends · recompense · rectification · compensation · satisfaction · repayment · indemnity · settlement
Releasing resentment toward offenders
- repentanceRemorseful rejection of past wrongs
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
remorse · apology · reconciliation · healing · conciliation · peace · renewal · regret
reparation
Compensation for injury done
- restitutionRestoring what was lost
- redressCompensation for injury
- expiationRedress for offense
penance · amends · recompense · rectification · compensation · satisfaction · repayment · indemnity · settlement · remuneration
forgiveness
Releasing resentment toward offenders
- repentanceRemorseful rejection of past wrongs
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
contrition · remorse · apology · reconciliation · healing · conciliation · peace · renewal · regret · confession
atonessins
Violations of moral law
transgresses · offends · wrongs · trespasses · harms
- Day of AtonementSolemn Jewish repentance observance
- atonement theologyDoctrine of reconciliation with God
- atonal musicMusic without key
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