adj
Meaning 1
That serves to expiate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
expiative
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adjective
Meaning 2
having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: expiatory, propitiatory
Antonyms: none provided
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