Associations to the word «Propitiation»

Wiktionary

PROPITIATION, noun. (dated) The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.

Dictionary definition

PROPITIATION, noun. The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity.
PROPITIATION, noun. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity).

Wise words

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