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atonement

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Synonyms & 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 & Near Synonyms for atonement

amends,
expiation,
reparation

absolution,
condonation,
forgiveness,
pardon,
remission

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

compurgation

whitewash

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 & Near Antonyms for atonement

accusation,
arraignment,
impeachment,
incrimination,
indictment

prosecution

castigation,
censure,
condemnation,
denunciation

conviction

corruption,
debasement,
perversion

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The first known use of atonement was in 1513

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