noun
expiation
Expiation (noun) means something done to make up for a sin or wrongdoing.
noun
1
Something done to make up for a sin or wrongdoing.
2
The act of making amends, or of stripping something away.
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Etymology
Came from Middle French expiation, from Latin expiātiō(n) (“satisfaction”).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for expiation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of expiation?
"expiation" (noun) means something done to make up for a sin or wrongdoing.
What is another word for expiation?
Other words for "expiation" include propitiation, satisfaction, atonement.
What are the different meanings of expiation?
"expiation" has 2 main meanings: 1. Something done to make up for a sin or wrongdoing; 2. The act of making amends, or of stripping something away.
