PROPITIATION Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word propitiation. (close relations)
Definition of PROPITIATION
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atonement | nounn | |||||||
noun • compensation for a wrong • the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) | ||||||||
expiation | nounn | |||||||
noun • compensation for a wrong • the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) | ||||||||
reconciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the reestablishing of cordial relations • getting two things to correspond | ||||||||
redemption | nounn | |||||||
noun • (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil • repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock) • the act of purchasing back something previously sold | ||||||||
conciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled • any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration • the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity | ||||||||
placation | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity |