1. the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement
Usage: formal

Examples

• He sought expiation for his past mistakes through charitable work.
• The ritual was performed as expiation for the community’s sins.
• She viewed her volunteer service as expiation for her earlier selfishness.
• The novel explores themes of guilt and expiation.
• His confession was the first step toward expiation.
• The ceremony served as expiation for breaking the sacred vow.