Atone for (7)

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expiate

'atone for' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for expiate that I've seen before include "Make reparation" , "Of sin, make amends for" , "Atone for (a sin)" , "Atone for (guilt or wrongdoing)" , "right?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The New York Times.

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