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atone verb

  /əˈtoʊn/ , /əˈtəʊn/ , [əˈtʰoʊ̯n]
  • (ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
  • (proscribed) To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.
 hyvittää, sovittaa

atonement noun

  /əˈtoʊnmənt/
  • Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
 hyvitys, sovitus
  • (theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
 sovitus

atonal adjective

  /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ , /eɪˈtəʊnəl/
  • (music) Lacking a tonal center or key.
 atonaalinen, sävellajiton

atonality noun

  • (uncountable, music) A style of music that is written without a key.
 atonaalisuus
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