expiate

Meanings

Verb

make amends for
- "expiate one's sins"
To atone or make reparation for.
To make amends or pay the penalty for.
To relieve or cleanse of guilt.
To purify with sacred rites.
To wind up, bring to an end.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin expiātus, past participle of expiō (“atone for”).

Synonyms

Scrabble Score: 16

expiate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
expiate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
expiate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

expiate is a valid Words With Friends word