Synonyms & related words for atonement

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of atonement — including expiation, propitiation, penance, reparation, amends, restitution. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to atonement

Explore words related to atonement — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include piacularity, expiator, piacular, inexpiably, atoning, redemption, absolution, atoner. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for atonement

Common synonyms for atonement include expiation, propitiation, penance, reparation, amends, restitution, recompense, requital — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does atonement come from?

The word atonement breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root one-, from Greek an (“one”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.