atone vs requite

atone

verb
  • To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. 

  • To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent. 

requite

verb
  • To return (usually something figurative) that has been given; to repay; to recompense 

noun
  • requital 

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