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.

Synonyms & Similar 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of atonement

Perhaps Netanyahu’s most disquieting elision in his U.N. speech, in this season of atonement, is that Moses’s admonition to choose blessings over curses was aimed specifically at the Children of Israel. —Bernard Avishai, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024

However, Ray suggests atonement could help Jason find peace. —Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024

Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism which focuses on atonement, begins Oct. 11. —Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024

The holiday, which also can be spelled Rosh Hashanah, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days and leads up to Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement. —Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024