Expiated: meaning, definitions and examples
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expiated
[ ˈɛk.spi.eɪtɪd ]
to make amends
Expiated refers to the act of atoning for guilt or wrongdoing. It often involves making reparation or seeking forgiveness for one's sins or mistakes. The term is commonly used in religious or moral contexts.
Synonyms
atoned, compensated, redeemed.
Examples of usage
- She expiated her sins through charity work.
- The defendant sought to expiate his crime by cooperating with the authorities.
- He felt a deep need to expiate for his past mistakes.
- They expiated their previous negligence by implementing new safety measures.
Translations
Translations of the word "expiated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 expiado
🇮🇳 प्रायश्चित किया गया
🇩🇪 sühnen
🇮🇩 menebus
🇺🇦 експіація
🇵🇱 ekspiacja
🇯🇵 贖罪された
🇫🇷 expié
🇪🇸 expiado
🇹🇷 tazmin edilmiş
🇰🇷 속죄된
🇸🇦 كفارة
🇨🇿 expiovaný
🇸🇰 expiovaný
🇨🇳 赎罪的
🇸🇮 izpovedan
🇮🇸 sálgaður
🇰🇿 кешірілген
🇬🇪 გამოწვდილი
🇦🇿 kefaret verilmiş
🇲🇽 expiado
Etymology
The word 'expiate' originates from the Latin 'expiāre', which means 'to atone for' or 'to make amends'. It is composed of the prefix 'ex-', meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'piāre', meaning 'to appease' or 'to remit a debt'. The early use of the term can be traced back to religious practices where individuals sought to remedy their sins through various acts of penance. Over the centuries, 'expiate' has retained its connotation of making reparations, extending beyond the realm of religion into moral and ethical discussions about accountability and justice.