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EXPIATION Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word expiation. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word expiation. (close relations)
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atonement
nounn
noun

• compensation for a wrong

• the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

propitiation
nounn
noun

• the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

• the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

amends
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

• something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

penance
nounn
noun

• remorse for your past conduct

• a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution

• voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing

redemption
nounn
noun

• (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

• repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)

• the act of purchasing back something previously sold

reparation
nounn
noun

• compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

• (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors

• the act of putting something in working order again

• something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

restitution
nounn
noun

• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

• the act of restoring something to its original state

• getting something back again

pillage
verbv
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

• the act of stealing valuable things from a place

verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

plunder
verbv
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

verb

• take illegally; of intellectual property

• plunder (a town) after capture

• steal goods; take as spoils

• destroy and strip of its possession

satisfaction
nounn
noun

• the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

• state of being gratified or satisfied

• compensation for a wrong

• (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation

• act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite

Best Hypernyms For EXPIATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for expiation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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redemption restitution amends atonement damages indemnification indemnity redress salvation

Alternatives for ATONEMENT

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