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Definitions for Atoning
[1] to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for ): to atone for one's sins.
[2] to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually followed by for ): to atone for one's failings.
[3] Obsolete . to become reconciled; agree.
[4] to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins.
[5] Obsolete . to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc.
[6] (intr foll by for ) to make amends or reparation (for a crime, sin, etc)
[7] (tr) to expiate to atone a guilt with repentance
[8] obsolete to be in or bring into agreement
Words related to Atoning
atoneredeem, apologize, outweigh, repair, square, appease, reconcile, pay, absolve, propitiate, redress, expiate, counterbalance, offset, answer, balance, correct, recompense
Words nearby Atoning
atoneatomy, aton, atonal, atonalism, atonality, atone, atonement, atonic, atonic bladder, atonicity, atony
Origin of Atoning
eFirst recorded in 1545–55; back formation from atonement
Other words from Atoning
a·ton·a·ble , a·tone·a·ble , adjective
a·ton·er , noun
a·ton·ing·ly , adverb
un·a·toned , adjective
un·a·ton·ing , adjective
Word origin for Atoning
eC16: back formation from atonement
Synonyms for Atoning
apologize, redeem, absolve, answer, appease, balance, correct, counterbalance, expiate, offset, outweigh, pay, propitiate, recompense, reconcile, redress, repair, square, do penance, make amends, make redress, make reparation, make up for, pay one's dues, set off, take one's medicine