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Rareatoning
The correct spelling is atoning.
How to pronounce atoning
verb
Say it like: Ato-nin-g
The correct spelling is atoning. To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.
- 2.To bring at one or at concordance; to reconcile; to suffer appeasement.
- 3.To agree or accord; to be in accordance or harmony.
- 4.To unite in making.
- 5.To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.
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