expiated
Paid the debt
Expiated is the past tense of expiate, meaning to make amends for wrongdoing or guilt.
The word implies doing something to atone for or wipe away an offense: He expiated his sins through years of charitable work.
Expiation often involves suffering, sacrifice, or ritual purification—the idea that guilt requires active removal rather than mere apology.
Made reparation for wrongdoing
- redeemedExchanged for worth
- absolvedFreed from guilt
- reconciledRestored to harmony
- rectifiedMade correct or accurate
amended · compensated · remedied · corrected · resolved · settled · repaired · restitution
Guilt for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- repentanceRemorseful rejection of past wrongs
- regretSorrow over past actions
- shamePainful awareness of failure
culpability · confession · self-reproach · compunction · sorrow · mea culpa · responsibility · penitence
Formally forgiven for offense
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- clemencyMerciful treatment of offenders
- amnestyGroup pardon from authorities
grace · remission · condonation · acquittal · reprieve · exoneration · indulgence · leniency
Deliberate food avoidance
- mortificationIntense shame or embarrassment
- sackclothCoarse fabric for penance
- ashesBurned matter's residue
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
flagellation · self-denial · hairshirt · austerity · confession · discipline · sacrifice · prostration
Cleared of unwanted substances
- cleansedFreed from dirt
- sanctifiedMade sacred through blessing
- unburdenedFreed from a load
- purgedRemoved thoroughly, often forcibly
washed clean · lustration · ritual cleansing · spiritual renewal · catharsis · ablution · consecrated · hallowed
atoned
Made reparation for wrongdoing
- redeemedExchanged for worth
- absolvedFreed from guilt
- reconciledRestored to harmony
rectified · amended · compensated · remedied · corrected · resolved · settled · repaired · restitution · reparation
remorse
Guilt for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- repentanceRemorseful rejection of past wrongs
- regretSorrow over past actions
shame · culpability · confession · self-reproach · compunction · sorrow · mea culpa · responsibility · penitence · conscience
pardoned
Formally forgiven for offense
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- clemencyMerciful treatment of offenders
amnesty · grace · remission · condonation · acquittal · reprieve · exoneration · indulgence · leniency · divine mercy
fasting
Deliberate food avoidance
- mortificationIntense shame or embarrassment
- sackclothCoarse fabric for penance
- ashesBurned matter's residue
pilgrimage · flagellation · self-denial · hairshirt · austerity · confession · discipline · sacrifice · prostration · vigil
purified
Cleared of unwanted substances
- cleansedFreed from dirt
- sanctifiedMade sacred through blessing
- unburdenedFreed from a load
washed clean · purged · lustration · ritual cleansing · spiritual renewal · catharsis · ablution · consecrated · hallowed · renewed
expiatedunatoned
Not made amends for
unforgiven · unredeemed · unabsolved · uncleansed · burdened
expiatedunatoned
Not made amends for
incurred · committed · perpetrated · compounded · aggravated