Synonyms of expiate

expiate

verb

ˈek-spē-ˌāt 

as in to compensate

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 & Similar Words

• compensate
• redeem
• repay
• correct
• atone (for)
• make amends for
• amend
• make good for
• reimburse
• rectify
• redress
• mend
• propitiate
• recompense
• remunerate

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