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Definition of Expiatory
1. Adjective. Having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation. "Expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice"
Exact synonyms: Expiative, Propitiatory
Derivative terms: Expiate, Expiate
Partainyms: Expiation, Expiation
Derivative terms: Expiate, Expiate
Partainyms: Expiation, Expiation
Definition of Expiatory
1. a. Having power, or intended, to make expiation; atoning; as, an expiatory sacrifice.
Definition of Expiatory
1. [adj]