Noun: propitiation prow,pi-shi'ey-shun [N. Amer], pru,pi-shi'ey-shun [Brit]
- The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
"The ancient ritual involved animal sacrifice as a form of propitiation";
- expiation, atonement
- The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
"The company's propitiation efforts included a public apology and compensation";
- placation, conciliation
Derived forms: propitiations
Type of: appeasement, calming, redemption, salvation
Encyclopedia: Propitiation