Meaning & use
atonement
The act of making amends or reparation for a wrong or sin that someone has committed.
See it in a sentence
He offered years of quiet service to the community as atonement for his youthful mistakes.
In the novel, the character seeks atonement for a betrayal that haunted her for decades.
A note on using this word
Atonement carries a moral or religious weight, often implying genuine remorse rather than a simple apology.
Words with a similar meaning
reparationamends
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