1. expiate - Adjective
2. expiate - Verb
To extinguish the guilt of by sufferance of penalty or some equivalent; to make complete satisfaction for; to atone for; to make amends for; to make expiation for; as, to expiate a crime, a guilt, or sin.
To purify with sacred rites.
Terminated.
Source: Webster's dictionaryexpiate one's sins Source: Internet
Columba's own conscience was uneasy, and on the advice of an aged hermit, Molaise, he resolved to expiate his offence by going into exile and win for Christ as many souls as had perished in the terrible battle of Cúl Dreimhne. Source: Internet
Hasten then to expiate your sins by victories over the Infidels, and let the deliverance of the holy places be the reward of your repentance." Source: Internet
He received lavish donations from the wealthy families of Rome, who, following his own example, were eager to expiate to God for their sins. Source: Internet
Potter, "Entertainers in the Roman Empire," p. 303. The Romans thought gladiator contests had originated with funeral games and sacrifices in which select captive warriors were forced to fight to expiate the deaths of noble Romans. Source: Internet