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Expiate

Definition

(formal) To make amends or atone for something wrong that has been done; to purify or cleanse oneself or something from guilt or shame. Typically used in contexts of moral or spiritual redemption.

Example Sentences

1The company's efforts to expiate its role in the environmental disaster were seen as insufficient by many.
2Through prayer and fasting, she sought to expiate her sins and find spiritual peace.
3The government's decision to provide reparations was seen as an attempt to expiate the nation's historical wrongdoings.
4In many cultures, rituals and ceremonies are performed to expiate the spirits of the dead and ensure their safe passage.
5The philosopher argued that true redemption requires not only punishment but also a genuine attempt to expiate the harm caused by one's actions.

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