HyperDic: expiation

English > 2 senses of the word expiation:
NOUNpossessionexpiation, atonement, satisfactioncompensation for a wrong
actexpiation, atonement, propitiationthe act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
English > expiation: 2 senses > noun 1, possession
Meaningcompensation for a wrong.
Synonymsatonement, satisfaction
Broaderdamages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redressA sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Spanishcompensación, expiación, satisfacción, vindicación
Verbsexpiatemake amends for
English > expiation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity).
Synonymsatonement, propitiation
Narrowerreparation, amendsSomething done or paid in expiation of a wrong
Broaderredemption, salvation(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil / evil
Spanishexpiación, propiciación
Catalanexpiació
Adjectivesexpiatory, expiativehaving power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
Verbsexpiatemake amends for

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