propitiation

noun
UK: /prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
US: /prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/

  1. The act of appeasing or making someone less angry.

    1. The ritual was a form of propitiation to the gods.
    2. The company offered compensation as a propitiation for the damages caused by the oil spill.

  2. Something done to cause someone to be favorably inclined; an appeasement.

    1. His apology was meant as a propitiation to his wife.
    2. The peace offering served as a propitiation, hopefully preventing further conflict between the tribes.

  3. In theology, the act of appeasing God's wrath through sacrifice or atonement.

    1. Christ's death is seen as a propitiation for humanity's sins.
    2. The concept of propitiation is central to many interpretations of Christian doctrine.

Synonyms

atonement reconciliation expiation pacification appeasement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "propitiation" in English means: The act of appeasing or making someone less angry., Something done to cause someone to be favorably inclined; an appeasement., In theology, the act of appeasing God's wrath through sacrifice or atonement..

The phonetic transcription of "propitiation" is /prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/ in British English and /prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "propitiation": atonement, reconciliation, expiation, pacification, appeasement.

Example usage of "propitiation": "The ritual was a form of propitiation to the gods.". More examples on the page.