Meaning & use
expiation
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The act of making amends for guilt or wrongdoing.
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He viewed years of charity work as expiation for his past mistakes.
The ritual was meant as expiation for the community's sins.
A note on using this word
A formal word, often used in religious or moral contexts rather than everyday speech.
Words with a similar meaning
atonementpenance
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