Synonyms & related words for expiation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of expiation — including atonement, propitiation, reparation, redemption, amends, recompense. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to expiation

Explore words related to expiation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include expiator, piacular, expiate, expiatory, atoning, penance, atoner, expiable. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for expiation

Common synonyms for expiation include atonement, propitiation, reparation, redemption, amends, recompense, restitution — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does expiation come from?

The word expiation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pi-, from Latin pius (“dutiful, devout”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.