Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expiation
Noun
/ˌɛkspɪˈeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing.
Examples
- Many cultures have rituals for the expiation of sins.
- He sought expiation for his past mistakes through charity work.
- The community came together for the expiation ceremony to mend their bonds.
Meaning
Expiation refers to the process of atoning for an offense or sin, often by offering something as compensation or through acts of penance.
Synonyms
- Atonement
- Redemption
- Reparation
- Amends
- Penance
