atoning

Meanings

• verb

  making amends for a mistake or wrong; obtaining forgiveness

• noun

  the act of making amends or obtaining forgiveness

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Synonyms

expiate , propitiate

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Rhymes

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atoning , toning , goning , moning

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Variants

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atone , atoned , atones , atoning

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Etymology

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from Old French atoner, from atoner, to expiate, from a- 'off' + toner 'to make amends', from Latin tonare 'to pay'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'atoning' comes from the Latin word 'tonare', which means 'to pay'.

2. In Christianity, atonement is the process by which God's mercy is extended to humanity through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

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Related Concepts

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1. penance: Penance is a religious term that refers to the self-discipline and self-mortification expected of a penitent after having committed a moral offense.

2. expiation: Expiation is the act of making amends or compensation for a wrong or injury.

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Culture

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In literature, 'atoning' is often used in the context of seeking forgiveness for past mistakes or wrongdoings. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov spends the entire novel seeking atonement for his murder of an old pawnbroker.

How to Memorize "atoning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making amends for a mistake or wrong, such as returning a borrowed item or apologizing to someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'atoning' with the idea of making amends or seeking forgiveness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Atoning: Amends To Offend'.

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