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Synonyms of atone

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Another word for atone is abide. Other synonyms of atone are expiate, propitiate and redeem.

Synonyms and similar words for atone

verbTo make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or...

verbMore synonyms

  • abideTo pay for; to take the consequences of.
  • answer for
  • assoilTo atone or expiate for (something).
  • make amendsTo repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.
  • redeemTo expiate, atone (for).
  • reparate US
  • abegge obsolete
  • aby/abye obsolete
  • acquit obsolete, rareTo pay for; to atone for.
  • answer obsoleteTo atone for; to be punished for.
  • recover archaic

Meaning of atone

  1. verb To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.
  2. verb To bring at one or at concordance; to reconcile; to suffer appeasement.
  3. verb To agree or accord; to be in accordance or harmony.

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Questions about synonyms of atone

What is another word for atone?
Atone has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as abide, expiate, propitiate and redeem.
What does atone mean?
Atone means to make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.

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