expiate

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Schuld oder Sünde zu sühnen oder wiedergutzumachen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making amends or atoning for a wrongdoing or sin.

1. Atone for wrongdoingC2formal

   To make amends or reparation for a sin, crime, or mistake.

   Sühne leisten

   • He sought to expiate his guilt by confessing to the crime.
   • The king built a temple to expiate his sins.
   • She tried to expiate her betrayal through years of loyal service.

   Synonymeatonepay forredeemredressrepairrepent