expiatory

• Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das dazu dient, Schuld zu sühnen oder eine Sünde bzw. ein Vergehen zu büßen; oft im religiösen oder moralischen Kontext.

An adjective used to describe something that serves to make amends or atone for a wrongdoing or sin.

1. Atoning or propitiatoryC2formal

   Having the power to atone for a wrongdoing or sin; offered as a means of making amends.

   Sühne

   • The priest performed an expiatory ritual for the community.
   • He made an expiatory gesture to apologize for his mistake.
   • The ancient temple was a site for expiatory sacrifices.

   Synonymepropitiatorysatisfactory