expiate a sin

Examples (10)

• The knight vowed to expiate his sin through a perilous quest.
• He believed that by giving to charity, he could expiate his sin of greed.
• The character in the novel sought to expiate his sin by dedicating his life to helping others.
• In ancient rituals, sacrifices were often made to expiate a communal sin.
• She felt a deep need to expiate the sin of her betrayal.
• The king hoped that building a cathedral would help him expiate his sin of pride.
• Many religious texts describe methods to expiate one's sin.
• He spent years in solitude, trying to expiate the sin he had committed.
• The story explores whether it's truly possible to expiate a heinous sin.
• Through acts of kindness and repentance, she aimed to expiate her sin.