atone

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Schuld, einen Fehler oder eine Sünde wiedergutzumachen oder dafür Buße zu tun.

A verb used to indicate the act of making amends or reparation for a wrongdoing or sin.

1. Make amends forC1formal

   To take action to correct a wrong or injury one has caused.

   Wiedergutmachung leisten

   • He tried to atone for his mistake by apologizing publicly.
   • She donated to the charity to atone for her past negligence.
   • They sought to atone for the damage they had done to the environment.

   Synonymecompensateexpiaterecompenseredress

2. Turn away from sin or do penitenceC1formal

   To show regret for wrongdoing and seek forgiveness, often through religious or moral acts.

   Sühne leisten

   • The monk spent years in prayer to atone for his sins.
   • She went on a pilgrimage to atone for her transgressions.
   • He believed that good deeds could atone for past misdeeds.

   Synonymeexpiaterepent