Definition and Synonyms for Expiate

Definition of Expiate

1. Make amends for Verb

Synonyms for word "expiate"

Semanticaly linked words with "expiate"

Lexical Analysis for "expiate"

expiative
Adjective
derivation
1
1. having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
expiatory
Adjective
derivation
1
1. having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
expiation
Noun
derivation
2
1. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
2. compensation for a wrong

Words Rhyme with expiate

Etymology for expiate

etymology expiable
etymologically related expiation
etymologically related expiator
etymologically related expiatory
etymological origin of expiatum [Latin]
is derived from expiated
is derived from expiates
is derived from expiating