noun
- plural of expiator; persons who make amends or atone for guilt, sin, or wrongdoing
Usage: formal or literary; often used in religious or moral contexts
Examples
- The expiators sought forgiveness through acts of charity and service.
- In the novel, the main characters are expiators trying to redeem themselves for past mistakes.
- Religious expiators performed rituals to cleanse themselves of sin.
- The expiators made public apologies as part of their atonement.
- Throughout history, expiators have used various methods to seek redemption.