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Expiate
see synonyms of expiateVerb
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Expiate
see synonyms of expiateverb
(transitive)
to atone for or redress (sin or wrongdoing); make amends for
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Expiate
see synonyms of expiate verb transitiveWord forms: ˈexpiˌated or ˈexpiˌating
1.
to make amends or reparation for (wrongdoing or guilt); atone for
2.
to pay the penalty of; suffer for
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Expiate
see synonyms of expiatev. ex·pi·at·ed, ex·pi·at·ing, ex·pi·ates
v.tr.
To make amends or reparation for; atone for: expiate one's sins by acts of penance.
v.intr.
To make amends; atone.
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