Synonyms of atonement

atonement

noun

as in reparation

an act taken in order to redeem oneself

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

Related Words

• reparation
• amends
• forgiveness
• expiation
• damages
• grace
• absolution
• pardon
• remission
• restitution
• apology
• indemnity
• condonation
• compensation
• redress
• recompense
• satisfaction
• indemnification
• salvation
• remuneration
• vindication
• exculpation
• restoration
• redemption
• recoupment
• exoneration
• acquittal
• regeneration
• rebirth
• reprisal(s)
• compurgation
• clearance
• whitewash
• requital
• quittance
• justification
• clearing
• excuse
• sanctification
• cleansing
• defense
• repayment
• plea
• alibi
• reimbursement
• refund
• reason

Dissimilar Words

• indictment
• prosecution
• accusation
• impeachment
• incrimination
• condemnation
• arraignment
• conviction
• denunciation
• censure
• corruption
• perversion
• castigation
• debasement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of atonement

One long-running attempt met a setback on Feb. 21, 2025, when the U.S. Supreme Court threw out an appeals court ruling in favor of survivors seeking atonement from Hungary’s state railways. —Sarah Federman, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025

Her attendance is part of her atonement to Gary, who wants to meet the tourists his girlfriend hooked up with. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025

In the interview, the designer spoke frankly about his demons, and his recovery and atonement. —Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024

Tomlin also is seeking some playoff atonement, having gone winless since 2017. —Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024