atonement
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for atonement, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of making amends for wrongdoing.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use atonement
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
seek atonement
the Day of Atonement
Etymology
From atone + -ment, originally formed from at + onement ("the state of being at one").
Full origin of atonement →Frequently asked questions
What does “atonement” mean?
The word “atonement” means the act of making amends for wrongdoing. In plain terms, making up for something wrong — either in everyday life or, in a religious sense, the reconciling of humanity with God.
How do you pronounce “atonement”?
“Atonement” is pronounced uh-TOHN-muhnt (/əˈtoʊnmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “atonement” in a sentence?
Here is “atonement” used in a sentence: “His donation to the charity was a form of atonement for the scandal.”
What is another word for “atonement”?
Words with a similar meaning to “atonement” include assyth, compensation, expiation, indemnification, piation and propitiation.
What is the opposite of “atonement”?
The opposite of “atonement” — its antonyms — is nonatonement.
What part of speech is “atonement”?
“Atonement” is a noun.
Is “atonement” a common word?
“Atonement” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “atonement” have?
“Atonement” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of making amends for wrongdoing.
