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What is another word for Expiating?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspɪˈe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Expiating refers to the act of making amends or atoning for a wrongdoing. There are several synonyms for this word, including redeeming, reconciling, appeasing, compensating, mending, rectifying, and repairing. All these synonyms imply a sense of correcting a mistake or making up for a fault. Redeeming suggests restoring dignity or reputation, while reconciling implies the act of making peace with someone. Appeasing suggests the act of calming or pacifying someone after an offense. Compensating implies making up for a damage or loss. Mending, rectifying, and repairing all suggest fixing or improving something that was previously wrong. Overall, these synonyms share the common objective of making things right after a wrongdoing.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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I have some very good friends who are Theosophists, and are quite convinced of this idea of reincarnation; that is, that the soul comes back into life over and over again in many different bodies, thus completing itself and renewing itself and Expiating its sins.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
The accusation and misery which sin brings generally either make us feel that we are Expiating sin by what we suffer, or put us into a self-defensive attitude.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
She retorts in a powerful description of the love with which he once inspired her, of the living death in which she has been Expiating her mistake.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr

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