Atoned
Pronunciation: /əˈtɑnd/
Atoned (verb)
- To do something good to balance a past mistake or harm, so people feel less hurt or angry.
- To make peace with a higher power after wrongdoing, often through religious acts or suffering.
- To reduce the bad effects of something by taking actions that improve the situation.
Examples
- She atoned for her mistake by helping others.
- They atoned for the harm they caused with honest work.