Entry Word: expiate

Function: verb

Meaning: to make up for (an offense) <Yom Kippur is the holy day on which Jews are expected to expiate sins committed during the past year>

Synonyms atone (for)

Related Words compensate, recompense, reimburse, remunerate, repay; amend, correct, rectify, redress; propitiate

Phrases make amends for, make good for