Atone for is a term that means to make up for a wrong or mistake. It can be done in various ways, such as compensating (10 letters), making AMENDS (6 letters), expiating (7 letters), repenting (6 letters), redeeming (6 letters), redressing (7 letters), and repentof (8 letters). Redeal (6 letters) is also related to atone for, as it means to make a new agreement to replace an old one. All of these terms involve taking responsibility for one's actions and attempting to make up for them in some way.