Home › Words › A › atoneratoneratoner means one who atones.Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, atoner ranks #16,733 of 42,747 for Qualifying.EtymologyFrom atone + -er.nounOne who atones.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.expiator 74% match — One who makes expiation or atonement. vs atoner →atone 71% match — To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. vs atoner →atonement 69% match — Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation. vs atoner →atonable 68% match — Capable of being atoned for. vs atoner →expiate 67% match — To atone or make reparation for. vs atoner →atoningly 65% match — in an atoning manner vs atoner →reconciler 62% match — One who reconciles. vs atoner →attuner 62% match — One who attunes. vs atoner →