expiatory

• Adjectif décrivant ce qui sert à expier, c'est-à-dire à réparer une faute ou un péché, ou à apaiser la culpabilité.

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.

   expiatoire

   • 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.

   Synonymespropitiatorysatisfactory