 propitiation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (sociology) the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity | |
| Synonyms: | conciliation placation | |
| Related terms: | appeasement propitiate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) | |
| Synonyms: | atonement expiation | |
| Related terms: | redemption amends repent | |
| Similar spelling: |
propitiative propitiate propitiatory provitamin propitious propitiousness provitamin_A propitiously prophetical |
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