make amends

Definitions

To compensate or make up for a wrongdoing, injury, or insult.

To provide satisfaction or reparation for a mistake or offense.

Examples

He brought her flowers in an attempt to make amends for his thoughtless behavior.

After the argument, she wanted to make amends by inviting him out for coffee.

Synonyms

atone compensate rectify the situation make reparations redress the wrong offer restitution set things right

Antonyms

offend aggravate the situation ignore the wrong remain unrepentant cause further harm neglect to apologize disregard the injury