expiation

Definitions

The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing.

The means by which atonement or reconciliation is achieved.

Examples

He offered a sincere apology as a form of expiation for his past mistakes.

The ancient ritual was performed in the hope of finding expiation for the community's collective sins.

Synonyms

atonement redemption penance reparation amends propitiation satisfaction

Antonyms

blame guilt sin transgression offense condemnation wrongdoing