Synonyms for

Amends

Verb / ʌˈmendz / Another word for amends — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make up for a mistake or a wrong action

Synonyms & similar words

remedy ameliorate repair worsen redress meliorate remediate indemnity improve restitution damages amend indemnification better rectify reparation apology atonement compensation reparation restitution redress recompense indemnity reimbursement expiation atonement satisfaction penance redemption mending correction repairing fixing rectification

Synonyms by register

Formal

reparation recompense restitution redress

Informal

making up for it settlement patching things up

Literary

atonement expiation

Antonyms

harm damage injury wrong offense hurt

Common collocations

  • make amends
  • offer amends
  • seek amends
  • pay amends
  • set right
  • put right
  • make good

Word family

noun amends
verb amend

Usage note

The phrase 'make amends' is the most common usage. 'Amends' is typically used in the plural form when referring to compensation for a wrong.

Example sentences

  1. She offered to make amends for breaking his toy.
  2. He apologized and tried to make amends.
  3. She made amends by baking him cookies.
  4. He needed to make amends for being rude to his friend.
  5. She decided to make amends by doing a good deed for someone else.

Quotes

  • I am sorry for my mistake and I will do everything I can to make amends.
  • Making amends is the first step towards forgiveness.
  • It takes courage to admit your mistake and make amends.

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