1. making amends or reparation for wrongdoing or sin

Examples

• The criminal performed atoning community service for his crimes.
• She made an atoning gesture by donating to the charity she had criticized.
• His atoning sacrifice was meant to restore peace between the families.
• The atoning ritual was performed to seek forgiveness from the gods.
• Her atoning words helped heal the relationship with her sister.
• The company’s atoning actions included full compensation for damages.