Expiate and Punish

Opposite meaning words

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

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Punish is an antonym for expiate in make amends for topic.

Nearby Words: expiation, expiatory, expiating

Punish verb - To inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime.

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Expiate is an antonym for punish.

expiate behavior

punish behavior

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