propitiation
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
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  provitamin
  propitious
  propitiousness
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