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Verb: propitiate  pru'pi-shee,eyt
  1. Gain or regain favour, especially of a deity or spirit, through offerings or rituals
    "Ancient cultures would propitiate the gods with animal sacrifices"

Derived forms: propitiating, propitiates, propitiated

Encyclopedia: Propitiate