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English noun: propitiation | |||
| 1. | propitiation (act) the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity | ||
| Synonyms | conciliation, placation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | appeasement, calming | ||
| 2. | propitiation (act) the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) | ||
| Synonyms | atonement, expiation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | redemption, salvation | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | amends, reparation | ||
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