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Expiatory.
Expiatory - as an adjective
Having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
Example: "Expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expiativepropitiatoryExample Sentences
"He offered an expiatory sacrifice to atone for his sins."
"The pilgrims performed expiatory rituals at the holy site."
"The criminal sought an expiatory punishment to redeem himself."
"The leader made an expiatory speech to apologize for his mistakes."
"The community organized an expiatory ceremony to seek forgiveness."
Word Game Points
Is EXPIATORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expiatory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPIATORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is EXPIATORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expiatory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPIATORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is EXPIATORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expiatory is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPIATORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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