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propitiation
propitiation
/prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
noun
The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
(
atonement
,
expiation
,
propitiation
)
the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
(
conciliation
,
placation
,
propitiation
)
the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
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