atonement

noun
UK: /əˈtəʊnmənt/
US: /əˈtoʊnmənt/

  1. The act of making amends for a wrong or injury.

    1. He made atonement for his sins. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company offered atonement to those affected by the chemical leak. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something done to correct a mistake or wrong, often involving sacrifice.

    1. Her charitable work was seen as atonement. [ ] [ ]
    2. He viewed his prison sentence as a form of atonement for his crimes. [ ] [ ]

  3. In religion, the reconciliation between God and humanity through Jesus Christ.

    1. The pastor spoke of atonement through faith. [ ] [ ]
    2. Christian theology emphasizes atonement as central to salvation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reparation redemption expiation reconciliation amends

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "atonement" in English means: The act of making amends for a wrong or injury., Something done to correct a mistake or wrong, often involving sacrifice., In religion, the reconciliation between God and humanity through Jesus Christ..

The phonetic transcription of "atonement" is /əˈtəʊnmənt/ in British English and /əˈtoʊnmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "atonement": reparation, redemption, expiation, reconciliation, amends.

Example usage of "atonement": "He made atonement for his sins.". More examples on the page.