Expiative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Expiative is an adjective meaning That serves to expiate.
Meaning
That serves to expiate.
Example Sentences
Studies on behavioral aspects of altruism connect it with guilt, resulting in either expiative or reparative consequences (Krebs 1970).
Synonyms for expiative
Depending on context, synonyms include propitiatory, expiatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include expiatory, propitiatory, expositive, excusatory, purgatory, satisfactory.
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