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Synonyms of make amends

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Another word for make amends is repair. Other synonyms of make amends are expiate.

Synonyms and similar words for make amends

verbTo repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.

  • make up
  • atone
  • expiateTo make amends or pay the penalty for.
  • repairTo make amends for, as for an injury, by an equivalent; to indemnify for.
  • aby obsoleteTo pay the penalty for (something); to atone for, to make amends.
  • abegge obsolete

Meaning of make amends

  1. verb To repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.

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Questions about synonyms of make amends

What is another word for make amends?
Make amends has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as repair and expiate.
What does make amends mean?
Make amends means to repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.

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