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atonement

noun

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

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Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
TO
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

əˈtoʊnmənt

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noun

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

noun

  1. compensation for a wrong

    “we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store”

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Example Sentences

we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store

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