atoned

verb

Definition of atonednext
past tense of atone
as in apologized

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  1. apologized
  2. confessed
  3. justified
Verb
  • The network apologized to Krejčíková, as did Wertheim.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Ariana Grande has apologized to Elvira after the horror hostess shared an encounter where the pop singer was allegedly disrespectful towards her.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of apologized
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  • Erik and Lyle Menendez were eventually charged with murder after Erik, who was then 18 years old, confessed the killings to his therapist in March 1990.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Some confessed to having been abused as children.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of confessed
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  • Despite the furor over the shooting, a grand jury declined to charge the eight police officers involved, finding the officers were legally justified in using deadly force against Walker.
    Polo Sandoval, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The local State's Attorney determined the use of force was justified.
    Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of justified
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