German Meaning of expiation

Sühne

Other German words related to Sühne

Definitions and Meaning of expiation in English

Wordnet

expiation (n)

compensation for a wrong

the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

Webster

expiation (n.)

The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty.

The means by which reparation or atonement for crimes or sins is made; an expiatory sacrifice or offering; an atonement.

An act by which the treats of prodigies were averted among the ancient heathen.

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Sühne

compensation for a wrong, the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fa

Absolution,Wiedergutmachung,Sühne,Vergebung,verzeihen,Remission,Reparation,Entschädigung,Verzeihung,Schäden

Anschuldigung,Anklage,Verurteilung,Amtsenthebung,Belastung,Anklageschrift,Staatsanwaltschaft,Zensur,Überzeugung,Verurteilung

expiating => sühnend, expiated => gesühnt, expiate => sühnen, expiable => sühnepflichtig, expetible => erwartbar,