 atonement |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (business) compensation for a wrong | |
| Synonyms: | satisfaction expiation | |
| Examples: | "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store" |
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| Related terms: | damages expiate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) | |
| Synonyms: | propitiation expiation | |
| Related terms: | redemption amends repent | |
| Similar spelling: |
atheneum attainment atmometer |
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