Expiation and Purgation

Expiation

Expiation noun - Compensation for a wrong.

Purgation and expiation are semantically related. in atonement topic. In some cases you can use "Purgation" instead a noun "Expiation", when it comes to topics like freeing, purification, reparation for wrong.

Nearby Words: expiate, expiated, expiatory, expiating

Purgation

Purgation noun - Purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.
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Synonyms for Purgation

Expiation and purgation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expiation" instead a noun "Purgation".

Nearby Words: purge, purged, purging, purgatory, purgative
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