atoning Synonyms

atoning Meaning

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atoning (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Atone

atoning Sentence Examples

  1. The priest administered an atoning ritual to cleanse the penitent of his sins.
  2. The government implemented harsh measures, atoning for its past mistakes.
  3. The victim's family sought atonement from the perpetrator, demanding justice for the heinous crime.
  4. The artist's latest work was an attempt at atoning for his youthful transgressions.
  5. The nation's leaders embarked on a journey of atoning for their historical atrocities.
  6. The company faced intense backlash, compelling it to make amends by atoning for its unethical practices.
  7. The prisoner felt a sense of atoning for his crimes through his dedicated volunteer work.
  8. The apology served as a feeble attempt at atoning for the pain and suffering caused by the reckless actions.
  9. The atoning sacrifice of the protagonist ultimately led to the redemption of the entire community.
  10. The victim's unwavering desire for atonement kept their spirit alive despite the unspeakable horrors they had endured.

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of Atone

whitewashing, apologizing, palliating, justifying, excusing, extenuating,confessing,deodorizing, explaining away, alleviating

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The priest administered an atoning ritual to cleanse the penitent of his sins.

The government implemented harsh measures, atoning for its past mistakes.

The victim's family sought atonement from the perpetrator, demanding justice for the heinous crime.

The artist's latest work was an attempt at atoning for his youthful transgressions.