What is another word for expiates?
Pronunciation: [ɛkspɪˈe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Expiates is a verb that means to atone for sins or wrongdoings. There are several synonyms for this word, including absolves, redeems, pardons, forgives, and rectifies. Absolves refers to the act of releasing someone from blame or guilt. Redeems suggests the act of making something right through atonement. Pardon is the act of forgiving someone for an offense or wrongdoing. Forgives means to cease to feel angry or resentful towards someone. Rectifies refers to the act of making right or correcting a wrong. All of these words are related in that they suggest some sort of act of restitution or resolution of wrongdoing.
