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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

expiation

/ɛksˈpaɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does expiation mean?

noun

The act of making amends or atoning for a wrong or sin; a sacrifice or offering to appease a deity or to make amends for a fault.

Example

"The king's expiation for the war was to build a new hospital in the affected area."

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