atonement

Definitions

The action of making amends for a wrong or injury.

Reconciliation or restoration of a friendly relationship between God and humanity.

Examples

He sought atonement for his past mistakes by dedicating his life to charity work.

The novel explores the protagonist's desperate search for atonement after a tragic accident.

In many cultures, rituals are performed as a form of atonement to seek forgiveness from the divine.

Synonyms

reparation redemption expiation penance amends restitution compensation

Antonyms

sin transgression offense wrongdoing guilt wickedness impiety