atonement Antonyms

Meaning of atonement

Wordnet

atonement (n)

compensation for a wrong

the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

Webster

atonement (n.)

Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; agreement; concord.

Satisfaction or reparation made by giving an equivalent for an injury, or by doing of suffering that which will be received in satisfaction for an offense or injury; expiation; amends; -- with for. Specifically, in theology: The expiation of sin made by the obedience, personal suffering, and death of Christ.

FAQs About the word atonement

compensation for a wrong, the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; agreement; c

reparation, amends, forgiveness,expiation, indemnification, apology, condonation, redress, recompense, pardon

indictment,indictment, impeachment, impeachment, incrimination, arraignment, accusation, condemnation, prosecution, prosecution

The prisoner sought atonement for his crimes by volunteering at a soup kitchen.

The priest urged the congregation to make atonement for their sins through prayer and fasting.

The protagonist embarked on a perilous journey in search of atonement for his past mistakes.

The broken relationship could only be mended with an act of genuine atonement.