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expiate

/ˈɛkspieɪt/

/ˈɛkspiˌeɪt/

expiateverb

expiated

Past Simple

expiated

Past Participle

expiating

Gerund

/ˈɛkspieɪt/

/ˈɛkspiˌeɪt/

Translations

He tried to expiate his guilt by doing community service.

Он пытался искупить свою вину, выполняя общественные работы.

Additional translations

Definitions

To make amends or reparation for (an offense, wrongdoing, or sin); to atone for.

The community service was meant to expiate his crime.

Synonyms

make amends