atonement atonement /əˈtoʊnmənt/

noun

1. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)  ( atonement , expiation , propitiation )
   the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
   
2. Compensation for a wrong  ( atonement , expiation , satisfaction )
   compensation for a wrong
    We were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
   we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store