expiate

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Synonyms: explate, expirate

Antonyms: explate, expirate

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To [[atone]] or make [[reparation]] for.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make [[amends]] or pay the [[penalty]] for.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[relieve]] or [[cleanse]] of [[guilt]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To purify with sacred rites.
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To wind up, bring to an end.

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