atonement

/əˈtoʊnmənt/noun
Middle School
1

Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.

2

The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.

3

Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; concord.

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Antonyms

nonatonement

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

postponement

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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