Atone, restitution

Words referring to atoning for a past sin: doing something to make up for something bad you did, or giving something to pay for something bad you did.

• What words refer to atoning for a sin?
  atone expiate make up for make amends compensate repay pay for pay your debt to society
• What words refer to something a person does to atone for a sin?
  penance amends
• What words refer to something a person gives to atone for a sin?
  restitution compensation damages reparations indemnity
• What words refer to the act of atoning for a sin?
  atonement expiation reparation redress