Expiation word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "expiation" word

[noun] the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
[noun] compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"

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\Ex`pi*a"tion\, n. [L. expiatio: cf.F. expiation] 1. The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty. His liberality seemed to have something in it of self-abasement and expiation. --W. Irving. 2. The means by which reparation or atonement for crimes or sins is made; an expiatory sacrifice or offering; an atonement. Those shadowy expiations weak, The blood of bulls and goats. --Milton. 3. An act by which the treats of prodigies were averted among the ancient heathen. [Obs.] --Hayward.

Synonyms for expiation

atonement, atonement, propitiation, satisfaction

Related terms: amends, atonement, balancing, commutation, compensation, composition, compromise, counteraction, counterbalancing, expiatory offering, indemnification, indemnity, lex talionis, making amends, making good, making right, making up, offsetting, peace offering, piaculum, propitiation, quittance, reclamation, recompense, rectification, redemption, redress, reparation, repayment, restitution, retaliation, revenge, satisfaction, squaring, substitution

The fun area, different aproach to word »expiation«

Let's analyse "expiation" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 55.6% of vowels is 17% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITAIPXE. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: . -..- .--. .. .- - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: expiation: 5 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 6 = 30, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: expiation: 5 + 6 + 7 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 50, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
X (1)	24	Queen of Wands	Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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