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atone
[/əˈtoʊn/]
verb
expiar
1.
To make amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; to compensate for an offense
He tried to atone for his mistakes by working extra hours.
Ele tentou expiar seus erros trabalhando horas extras.
2.
To make atonement; to undergo punishment or penance for sin or crime
She spent years atoning for her past actions.
Ela passou anos expiando suas ações passadas.
Synonyms
make amends
compensate
make reparation
redeem
repent
Antonyms
persist
continue
maintain guilt
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
expiar
Standard usage across Brazil
Brazil
reparar
Alternative, meaning to repair or make up for something
Portugal
expiar
Standard European Portuguese usage
Portugal
resgatar
Alternative, emphasizing redemption aspect
Related Idioms & Phrases
atone for one's sins
make atonement
pay one's debt
make restitution
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