Atone for
Atone for verb - To make up for (an offense).
Excuse and atone for are semantically related. in make amends for topic. In some cases you can use "Excuse" instead a verb "Atone for".
Both terms in one sentence
- Marik at least had the excuse that he believed the Pharaoh was responsible for killing his father and enslaving his family, and once he realizes his error (and sees his Super-Powered Evil Side) he helps Yugi win his duel against said Evil Side and resolves to atone for his actions.
Source: Easily Forgiven -
Subordinate Excuse Much of the reason Akiha has Kohaku attend to her as her maid is to try and treat her well and show her friendship, so as to atone for her father's abuse.
Source: Visual Novel / Tsukihime
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