The word "atone" means to make amends or to right a wrong. There are several synonyms for this word such as repent, apologize, make restitution, make up for, compensate, and rectify. Repent indicates remorse for a wrongdoing, while apologize suggests the offering of an apology. Make restitution means to pay for damages or losses incurred by one's actions. Make up for means to compensate for something by doing something else. Compensate means to make amends or compensate for something that has been lost or taken away. Rectify means to set right or correct something that is wrong. These synonyms help to convey the idea of making amends for a previous mistake or wrongdoing.