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Penitents Aim Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EXPIATION" which means:
- noun
- • Compensation for a wrong
- • The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ritual of sacrificing an animal was seen as an act of expiation for one's sins."
- • "She sought forgiveness and expiation through hours of prayer."
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New York Times01 May 1984 | Across 36 | |
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