ALL meanings of atoning
a·tone
A a - noun atoning Present participle of atone. 1
- verb without object atoning to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for): to atone for one's sins. 1
- verb without object atoning to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually followed by for): to atone for one's failings. 1
- verb without object atoning Obsolete. to become reconciled; agree. 1
- verb with object atoning to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins. 1
- verb with object atoning Obsolete. to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc. 1