Antonyms for make amends

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-mendz

Phonetic Transcription : əˈmɛndz

Definition of make amends

Origin : early 14c., "restitution," collective singular, from Old French amendes "fine, penalty," plural of amende "reparation," from amender "to amend" (see amend).

As in make up : verb compensate, reconcile
As in offset : verb counterbalance, compensate
As in atone : verb compensate; make amends for former misdoing
As in recompense : verb pay back, make restitution
As in redeem : verb atone for; compensate
As in redress : verb change, rectify
As in reform : verb correct, rectify
As in refund : verb return money; rebate
As in repay : verb give back money or possession
As in requite : verb compensate, give in return
As in restitute : verb refund
As in compensate : verb offset, make up for
As in apologize : verb express remorse, regret

Example sentences :

He was ashamed, and determined to make amends by a frank confession.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Thinking to make amends I went one evening to the doctor's apartment.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

When I grow richer, I will write to you on gilt-post, to make amends for this sheet.
Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns

Turkey is sure to forgive you when you've done what you can to make amends.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

You have not shown the slightest indication of wishing to make amends.'
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

I know they're trying to make amends, but they mustn't expect miracles.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

His father courteously tried to make amends for his nonchalance.
Extract from : « A Tangled Tale » by Lewis Carroll

Not only will I take you back, but I shall strive to make amends for my brutality.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

But he would have to pass that way coming back, and she could make amends.
Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden

He felt in a measure responsible, so he hastened to make amends.
Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum

Synonyms for make amends

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