EXPIATION Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

expiation

noun

Definition of expiation

as in atonement

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Recent Examples of expiation Then, expiation in the 80th minute. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026 These, however, also fall into the expiation rather than the rule category. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Voss’s journey follows the largely Christian trajectory of expiation and redemption from the sin of pride; the constellation of the Southern Cross hangs over him just before his death. — Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024 Constituting a kind of trilogy about expiation through violence—whether toward others or toward oneself—the films have a newfound starkness that reflects the severity of their subjects. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for expiation

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Noun

The person receives the opportunity for atonement; the consequence is assigned elsewhere.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
The holiday, starting Friday night, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, leading up to Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of atonement

Noun

Charles landed in the South American country following an invitation from Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, who has publicly requested an apology as some Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
The demand has nonetheless persisted, exposing for countries in question the inadequacy of indefinitely postponing reparations through diplomatic language.

— Brooke N. Newman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of reparation

Noun

At the time, when Shane saved him with the pardon, was there a part of you that thought that might be a good thing?

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026
The fact that several victims were underage makes the prospect of a pardon even less likely, especially given the controversy around the Epstein files.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of pardon

Noun

Soto then dealt with cancer treatment and went into remission, only to have to endure treatment again.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Some people experience a rollercoaster of relapses and remissions; others see the disease steadily progress, eventually leading to serious disability.

— Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026

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