He committed suicide to atone for his sin.
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Atone
/əˈtoʊn/
Synonyms for "atone" (103 found)
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be harmoniousbe in tuneblendchimechordcompensateconciliatecoverdo penanceexpiatefill upgive and takegive satisfactionharmonizeindemnifykick backlive downmakemake amendsmake compensation
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make goodmake matters upmake reparationmake restitutionmake rightmake up for
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make up tomelodizemusicalizepaypay backpay damagespay in kindpay the forfeitpay the penaltypenancepropitiatepurifyput in tunequitrecompenserecouprectifyredeemredressrefund
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He should atone for his sins.
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The salaryman went to live quietly in a remote area in order to atone for his sins.
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The death penalty is used as a method for making those who have committed crimes atone for what they have done.
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