Atone

Pronunciation: /əˈtoʊn/

Atone (verb)

  1. To do something good to show you are sorry for a wrong action.

Examples

  • One can atone for their mistakes through sincere apologies.
  • He wants to atone for his past mistakes.

Common collocations: atone for sins, attempt to atone, strive to atone

Synonyms of Atone

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Atone

  • to cause hurt or displeasure to someone
  • to make someone feel isolated or estranged