VDict - Definition of atonement

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atonement

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Noun

the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

compensation for a wrong
- we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store

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Synonyms:
expiation propitiation satisfaction

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Words contain "atonement":
atonement day of atonement
Words contain "atonement" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
penance atonement vicarious

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