Expiate and Forgive

Expiate

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

Forgive and expiate are semantically related in atone topic. In some cases you can use "Forgive" instead a verb "Expiate", when it comes to topics like make amends for.

Nearby Words: expiation, expiatory, expiating

Forgive

Forgive verb - To cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward.

Expiate and forgive are semantically related in atone topic. Sometimes you can use "Expiate" instead a verb "Forgive".

Common collocations

crime expiate crime forgive crime
sin expiate sin forgive sin
behavior expiate behavior forgive behavior
sins expiate sins forgive sins
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