Clear and Expiate

Clear

Clear verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.
Usage example: she had once been accused of embezzlement, but an investigation by the bank cleared her

Expiate and clear are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expiate" instead a verb "Clear".

Nearby Words: clean, cleared, clearly, clearing, clearness

Expiate

Expiate verb - To make up for (an offense).
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Synonyms for Expiate

Clear and expiate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clear" instead a verb "Expiate".

Nearby Words: expiation, expiatory, expiating
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