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Definition

To repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.

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In Context

  • "I hope they can stop fighting and make amends."
  • "We dressed up and fought, then thought: "Make amends""
  • "But with the home side likewise unable to make the most of a period of first-half ascendancy, Villa were swift to make amends on the restart."
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Also Said As

  • make up
  • atone
  • expiate
  • aby
  • abegge
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Related Idioms

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the feathers fly

An argument or fight is instigated.

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slug it out

To have an intense argument or fight until one side prevails.

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mend fences

To repair damage to a friendship or relationship after a disagreement …
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