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atonement

/əˈtɒnɪmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does atonement mean?

noun

The act of making amends or giving compensation for a wrong or injury; a feeling of regret or guilt for a past action.

Example

"The company made a significant atonement for the environmental damage caused by their factory."

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