atonement

Meanings

• noun

  the act of making amends for a mistake or wrong; making up for a loss, injury, or offense

• noun

  the state of being reconciled to God or to another person

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈtoʊnmənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with atonement
atonement , beautyment , chastisement , compliment , depletion , exaltment , implement , improvement , increment , lament , payment , replacement , sentiment , treatment

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Variants

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atonement , atonements , Day of Atonement , Days of Atonement , Yom Kippur , Yom Kippurs , yom kippurs

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Etymology

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From Old French atoner, from atoner, to make amends, from a- 'off' + toner 'to pay, satisfy, make amends'

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Trivia

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1. The word atonement comes from the Old French atoner, meaning 'to make amends'.

2. The concept of atonement has been a central theme in Christianity since the time of the early Church Fathers.

3. The word atonement is often used in the context of religious or moral reconciliation, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to any act of making amends or restoring friendly relations between people or groups.

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Related Concepts

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1. penance: The act of making amends for a wrong or sin, often involving prayer, fasting, and other acts of self-denial.

2. reconciliation: The process of making amends and restoring friendly relations between people or groups.

3. forgiveness: The act of granting pardon or mercy, often following an apology or act of atonement.

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Culture

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In Christianity, atonement refers to the reconciliation between God and humanity through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a central concept in Christian theology. In literature, atonement is a common theme in novels, plays, and poetry, often exploring the idea of making amends for past mistakes or wrongs.

How to Memorize "atonement"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making amends, such as apologizing, making restitution, or performing acts of service to make things right.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word atonement with the idea of making things right, reconciliation, and forgiveness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Ton of Effort' to remember the definition of atonement as 'A Ton of Effort' to Make Things Right.'

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