correct vs atone

correct is an adjective but atone is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No
atone	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, atone is a hyponym of correct; that is, atone is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than correct:

Other hyponyms of correct include over-correct, overcompensate, aby, abye, expiate.

correct (adjective)	atone (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

correct (verb)	atone (verb)
treat a defect	turn away from sin or do penitence
make right or correct	make amends for
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for