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 propitiatory provitamin propitious propitiousness provitamin_A propitiously prophetical |