Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that atones, or makes amends for something.

“The company served as an atoner for the environmental damage caused by its predecessor.”

2. verb

To make amends or atone for something.

“The politician’s speech was an attempt to atone for her past mistakes.”

3. verb

To make amends or atone for a past wrongdoing, especially to a person or group that was harmed.

“The government’s plan was to atone for the historical injustices committed against the indigenous population.”