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propitiation

noun
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As a noun, propitiation means the act of propitiating.

Meanings of propitiation

4 meanings

noun

  1. The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.

  2. theologyThe death of Christ as a basis for the forgiveness of sin.

  3. The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

    Similar: placation, conciliation

  4. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

    Similar: expiation, atonement

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

noun: the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
placationconciliation
noun: the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appe…
expiationatonement

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