1. people who attempt to win or regain favor through acts intended to appease or conciliate
Usage: formal; often religious or ceremonial contexts

Examples

• The ancient priests served as propitiators between the gods and the people.
• The diplomats acted as propitiators, seeking to restore peaceful relations.
• Throughout history, various cultures have had propitiators who performed rituals to appease angry deities.
• The tribal elders were respected propitiators who could calm disputes.
• Religious propitiators often made offerings to seek divine forgiveness.
• The community looked to their spiritual propitiators during times of crisis.