verb
- to make amends or reparation for a wrongdoing or injury
Examples
- He tried to atone for his mistakes by working extra hours.
- The company donated millions to atone for the environmental damage.
- She felt she could never fully atone for her betrayal of trust.
- The criminal sought to atone through community service.
- He spent years trying to atone for his past actions.
- The politician attempted to atone for his controversial remarks.