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Definition of Propitiation
1. Noun. The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity.
Exact synonyms: Conciliation, Placation
Generic synonyms: Appeasement, Calming
Derivative terms: Conciliate, Placate, Propitiate
Generic synonyms: Appeasement, Calming
Derivative terms: Conciliate, Placate, Propitiate
2. Noun. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity).
Exact synonyms: Atonement, Expiation
Generic synonyms: Redemption, Salvation
Specialized synonyms: Amends, Reparation
Derivative terms: Atone, Expiate
Generic synonyms: Redemption, Salvation
Specialized synonyms: Amends, Reparation
Derivative terms: Atone, Expiate
Definition of Propitiation
1. n. The act of appeasing the wrath and conciliating the favor of an offended person; the act of making propitious.
Definition of Propitiation
1. Noun. (dated) The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, expiation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Propitiation
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