He and Aufidius can no more atone
Than violentest contrarieties.
Shakespeare, Coriolanus, act iv. sc. 6.
His first essay succeeded so well, Moses would adventure on a second design, to atone two Israelites at variance.—Fuller, A Pisgah Sight of Palestine, vol. ii. p. 92.
Having more regard to their old variance than their new atonement.—Sir T. More, History of King Richard III.
Ye witless gallants I beshrew your hearts,
That set such discord twixt agreeing parts
Which never can be set at onement more.
Bishop Hall, Sat. 3. 7.
If Sir John Falstaff have committed disparagements unto you, I am of the Church, and will be glad to do my benevolence, to make atonements and compromises between you.—Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, act i. sc. 1.