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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

expiated

/ɛksˈpaɪeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does expiated mean?

verb

To make amends or atone for a wrong or sin; to be forgiven or pardoned for something.

Example

"The king's apology was seen as a way to expiate the nation's guilt for the past war."

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