expiation (n)
atonement (n)
propitiation#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
Outgoing links
Hypernym redemption, salvation
Derivationally related form atonement → atone
Derivationally related form expiation → expiate
Hyponym reparation, amends
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) expiative → expiation
Pertainym (pertains to noun) expiatory → expiation
Hyponym redemption, salvation
Hypernym reparation, amends
Derivationally related form atone → atonement
Derivationally related form expiate → expiation

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