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expiate
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb expiate has 1 sense
  1. expiate, aby, abye, atone - make amends for; "expiate one's sins"
    --1 is one way to right, compensate, redress, correct
    Derived forms: noun expiation1, noun expiation2
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Expiate

Definition:

Verb:

  1. To make amends or atone for wrongdoing; to offer reparation or pay the penalty for a sin or crime.

Synonyms:

  • Amend
  • Purify
  • Redeem
  • Compensate

Examples:

1. She decided to expiate her guilt by volunteering at a local charity.

2. He sought to expiate his past mistakes through acts of kindness and generosity.

3. The defendant was given a chance to expiate his crime by completing community service.

4. The traditional ritual allows individuals to expiate their sins and cleanse their souls.

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