atonement

• Substantivo que designa o ato de reparar uma culpa ou compensar um dano causado por uma falta ou ofensa, frequentemente incluindo a reconciliação com Deus ou a expiação de pecados.

A noun referring to the act of making amends or reparation for a wrongdoing or injury, often involving the appeasement of a deity.

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1. Compensation for a wrongC1formal

   The act of making amends or reparation for an injury, mistake, or wrongdoing.

   Expiação

   • He offered a sincere apology as atonement for his rude behavior.
   • The company made a donation as atonement for the environmental damage.
   • She sought atonement by helping those she had wronged.

   Sinônimosamendscompensationexpiationredressreparationrestitution

2. Religious reconciliationC1formal

   The act of reconciling with a deity or making amends for sin, often through sacrifice or repentance.

   Expiação

   • In many religions, atonement is achieved through prayer and fasting.
   • The ancient ritual was performed as atonement for the community's sins.
   • He believed that his suffering was a form of atonement for his past mistakes.

   Sinônimosamendsexpiationpenancepropitiationredemptionreparation