Atonement

/əˈtoʊn.mənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Reparation for a wrong or injury; an action taken to correct a mistake or to reconcile with someone.

He sought atonement for his past mistakes by volunteering at the local charity.

In religious contexts, the reconciliation of God and humankind through the sacrificial death of Christ.

Many Christians believe that atonement was achieved through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

The act of making amends or reparation for a wrongdoing, often involving repentance.

Her atonement for her harsh words was to write an apology and revisit old friends.

From Middle English 'atonement', meaning 'at one-ness' (being at one with someone).

atonement for sins

Making reparations for one's wrongdoings.

act of atonement

A deliberate action taken to make amends.

expiation

The act of atoning for guilt or sin.

reparation

The making of amends for a wrong one has done.

penance

Voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance.

Making up for one's mistakes.

He's trying to do some serious atonement after all that drama last week.