ATONE

atone. Atone, v. to expiate by sacrifices, make satisfaction, or be equivalent

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A‐tone″ (ȧ‐tōn″), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Atoned (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Atoning.] [[From at one, , i.e., to be, or cause to be, at one. See At one.]] 1. 1. To agree; to be in accordance; to accord.
He and Aufidius can no more atone Than violentest contrariety. Shak. 2. 2. To stand as an equivalent; to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offense or a crime.
The murderer fell, and blood atoned for blood. Pope. The ministry not atoning for their former conduct by any wise or popular measure. Junius.