expiar
Pronunciation: /eɡsˈpjaɾ/
“expiar” is a Spanish word. Its meaning in English:
verb
- to atone
In Spanish
- Limpiar o enmendar la culpa a través del cumplimiento de un castigo o penitencia.
- Referido a un delincuente, cumplir una pena.
- Sufrir las consecuencias de decisiones o acciones generalmente desacertadas.
- Purificar lo profanado.
- Depurar responsabilidades, tomando las decisiones pertinentes.
Etymology
From Latin expiāre.
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