noun
- the act of appeasing or making favorable; something done to gain favor or forgiveness
Usage: formal; often religious context
Examples
- The ancient ritual was performed as propitiation to the gods.
- He offered gifts in propitiation for his earlier offense.
- The sacrifice served as propitiation for the community’s sins.
- Her apology was seen as an act of propitiation.
- The treaty included terms of propitiation to avoid future conflict.
- Religious ceremonies often involve propitiation of divine powers.