Associations to the word «Atonement»

Wiktionary

ATONEMENT, noun. A repair done for the sake of a damaged relationship.
ATONEMENT, noun. (theology) (often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.

Dictionary definition

ATONEMENT, noun. Compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store".
ATONEMENT, noun. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity).

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia