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atonement

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of atonement

an act taken in order to redeem oneself

He resolved to make atonement to those he had wronged by doing good deeds for them.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of atonement

amends, expiation, reparation

absolution, condonation, forgiveness, pardon, remission

compensation, damages, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reprisal(s), requital, restitution, satisfaction

acquittal, clearance, clearing, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

rebirth, regeneration, restoration

grace, redemption, salvation

cleansing, sanctification

alibi, apology, defense, excuse, justification, plea, reason

refund, reimbursement, repayment

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of atonement

accusation, arraignment, impeachment, incrimination, indictment

castigation, censure, condemnation, denunciation

corruption, debasement, perversion

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