noun🔗ShareExpiation, rédemptionMaking amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation."After arguing with her sister, Sarah sought atonement by buying her a thoughtful gift. "Après s'être disputée avec sa sœur, Sarah a cherché l'expiation en lui achetant un cadeau attentionné.religiontheologyphilosophymoralguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExpiation(often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus."Christians believe that Jesus's death provided atonement for humanity's sins. "Les chrétiens croient que la mort de Jésus a fourni l'expiation des péchés de l'humanité.religiontheologydoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéconciliation, expiationReconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; concord."After the argument, a sincere apology offered a path to atonement between the siblings. "Après la dispute, de sincères excuses ont offert une voie de réconciliation entre les frères et sœurs.religiontheologyphilosophymoralguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading