7
compensating(verb, adjective, recompensing, refunding, sacrificial)
6
apologetic(adjective, sorry, regret, remorse, penitent)
5
redeeming(verb, adjective)
5
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4
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4
recompensing(verb, recompensing)
4
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3
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3
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3
appeasing
3
compensatory(adjective, refunding)
3
making amends
3
propitiatory(adjective, divine, sorry, regret, remorseful)
3
reimbursing(verb, adjective, recompensing, refunding)
3
sacrificial(adjective, divine)
2
answering(verb, apologizing)
2
contrite(adjective, sorry, penitent, repentant)
2
correcting(verb, recompensing)
2
expiatory(adjective, divine, sorry, regret, remorseful)
2
offsetting(verb, recompensing)
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