Expiative

Common synonyms include: expiatory, atoning, ceremonial, penitential, propitiatory, purificatory.

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
That serves to expiate.
"Studies on behavioral aspects of altruism connect it with guilt, resulting in either expiative or reparative consequences (Krebs 1970)."

Adjective

1
having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation wordnet

"Studies on behavioral aspects of altruism connect it with guilt, resulting in either expiative or reparative consequences (Krebs 1970)."