Reason to atone

SIN

Think of a moral wrongdoing often confessed in religious contexts, especially one that might weigh on someone’s conscience. It starts with the same letter as "salvation."

"Atoning" means making amends for wrongdoing, and a common reason people feel the need to do that is because of a "sin." The word is straightforward here—no hidden wordplay or tricks—just a direct link between moral guilt and the act of seeking forgiveness. In religious or ethical contexts, "sin" is often the root cause behind repentance or atonement rituals.