expiation

[ ek-spee-ey-shuhn ]

/ ˌɛk spiˈeɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of expiating.

the means by which atonement or reparation is made.

Origin of expiation

1375–1425; late Middle English expiacioun<Latin expiātiōn- (stem of expiātiō) atonement, satisfaction. See expiate, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM expiation

ex·pi·a·tion·al, adjectivenon·ex·pi·a·tion, noun

Words nearby expiation

expertize, expert system, expert witness, expiable, expiate, expiation, expiatory, expiration, expiration date, expiratory, expiratory reserve volume

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Example sentences from the Web for expiation

But law is, at best, an imperfect instrument of grief and expiation.
30-Day Sentence for Dharun Ravi in Rutgers Spying Case Is Right|Jay Michaelson|May 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
They hold that it applies to his death on the cross as an expiation for sin.
The Supernatural Claims Of Christianity Tried By Two Of Its Own Rules|Lionel Lisle
The law of the sacrifice of the red cow, and the water of expiation.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
As a rule, however, the recovery of caste by expiation is an easy matter.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol XII.|Arthur Mee

Well, all I can do now is to carry out his wishes; that will be my expiation for my neglect.
The Lady of the Shroud|Bram Stoker
Thus, and these are extreme afflictions, this hapless wight expiates, and her expiation is brought upon her by her grandeur.
The Memoirs of Victor Hugo|Victor Hugo

British Dictionary definitions for expiation

expiation

/ (ˌɛkspɪˈeɪʃən) /

noun

the act, process, or a means of expiating; atonement

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单词	expiation
释义	expiation [ ek-spee-ey-shuhn ] / ˌɛk spiˈeɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR expiation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of expiating. the means by which atonement or reparation is made. Origin of expiation 1375–1425; late Middle English expiacioun<Latin expiātiōn- (stem of expiātiō) atonement, satisfaction. See expiate, -ion OTHER WORDS FROM expiation ex·pi·a·tion·al, adjectivenon·ex·pi·a·tion, noun Words nearby expiation expertize, expert system, expert witness, expiable, expiate, expiation, expiatory, expiration, expiration date, expiratory, expiratory reserve volume Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for expiation But law is, at best, an imperfect instrument of grief and expiation. 30-Day Sentence for Dharun Ravi in Rutgers Spying Case Is Right\|Jay Michaelson\|May 21, 2012\|DAILY BEAST They hold that it applies to his death on the cross as an expiation for sin. The Supernatural Claims Of Christianity Tried By Two Of Its Own Rules\|Lionel Lisle The law of the sacrifice of the red cow, and the water of expiation. The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version\|Various As a rule, however, the recovery of caste by expiation is an easy matter. The World's Greatest Books, Vol XII.\|Arthur Mee Well, all I can do now is to carry out his wishes; that will be my expiation for my neglect. The Lady of the Shroud\|Bram Stoker Thus, and these are extreme afflictions, this hapless wight expiates, and her expiation is brought upon her by her grandeur. The Memoirs of Victor Hugo\|Victor Hugo British Dictionary definitions for expiation expiation / (ˌɛkspɪˈeɪʃən) / noun the act, process, or a means of expiating; atonement Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to expiation contribution, gift, reparation, penance, redemption, retribution, penitence, repentance, contrition, remorse, atonement, forgiveness, absolution, distillation, apology, renewal, redress, repayment, indemnity, payment
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expiation

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noun

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