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pro·pi·ti·a·tion

(prō-pĭsh′ē-ā′shən)

1. The act of propitiating.

2. Something that propitiates, especially a conciliatory offering to a god.

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pro•pi•ti•a•tion

(prəˌpɪʃ iˈeɪ ʃən)

n.

1. the act of propitiating; conciliation.

2. something that propitiates.

[1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin]

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Noun	1.	propitiation - the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity placation,conciliation appeasement,calming - the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
	2.	propitiation - the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) atonement,expiation redemption,salvation - (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil amends,reparation - something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends"

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propitiation

[prəˌpɪʃɪˈeɪʃən]N →propiciaciónf

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propitiation

n (liter) →Versöhnungf, →Besänftigungf;aspropitiation for, inpropitiation of →alsSühne für

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