Expiation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store".

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Synonyms

• Atonement
• Satisfaction

Hypernyms

• Damages
• Redress
• Indemnity
• Restitution
• Indemnification

Related Words

• Expiate (verb)

Meaning ²

The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Atonement
• Propitiation

Hypernyms

• Salvation

Hyponyms

• Amends

Related Words

• Expiate (verb)