Expiate and Shrive

Expiate

Expiate verb - To make up for (an offense).
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Shrive and expiate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrive" instead a verb "Expiate".

Nearby Words: expiation, expiatory, expiating

Shrive

Shrive verb - Grant remission of a sin to.
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Expiate and shrive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expiate" instead a verb "Shrive".
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