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expiation

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˌek-spē-ˈā-shən\
    • /ˈek.spi.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˌek-spē-ˈā-shən\

Definitions of expiation word

  • noun expiation The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement. 1
  • noun expiation the act, process, or a means of expiating; atonement 0
  • noun expiation An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing. 0
  • noun expiation (Obsolete (No longer in use)) The act of expiating or stripping off; plunder; pillage. 0
See all 4 definitions of expiation

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Parts of speech for Expiation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Expiation

expiation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for expiation

noun expiation

  • compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.
  • apology — An apology is something that you say or write in order to tell someone that you are sorry that you have hurt them or caused trouble for them.
  • redress — the setting right of what is wrong: redress of abuses.
  • reparation — the making of amends for wrong or injury done: reparation for an injustice.
  • restitution — reparation made by giving an equivalent or compensation for loss, damage, or injury caused; indemnification.
All 103 Synonyms of expiation

Antonyms for expiation

noun expiation

  • penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
  • dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
  • withdrawal — Also, withdrawment. the act or condition of withdrawing.
  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
  • joy — a female given name.
All 13 Antonyms of expiation

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