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Propitiation

Definition:

Propitiation refers to the act of appeasing, reconciling, or pacifying a deity or an individual by making amends for an offense or wrongdoing.

Senses:

Noun:

1. The act of propitiating or the state of being propitiated.

2. Something offered or done to appease or satisfy a deity or person in authority; an appeasing sacrifice or offering.

3. The doctrine that the death of Jesus Christ on the cross was an atoning sacrifice for sin, thus reconciling humanity with God.

Verb:

1. To appease, pacify, or reconcile someone or something.

2. To make amends for a wrongdoing.

Usages:

Popular:

1. He offered a propitiation to the gods to ensure a bountiful harvest.
2. The priest performed a propitiation ritual to seek forgiveness.
3. The propitiation of the ancestral spirits was crucial for a successful ceremony.
4. She made a propitiation to her upset friend by apologizing and sending a thoughtful gift.

Local:

1. In the local culture, the villagers believe in the propitiation of their protective deities to ward off evil spirits.
2. During the local festival, people engage in various propitiation ceremonies to seek blessings for the community.
3. The shaman conducted a propitiation ritual in the local temple to pacify the angry spirits.
4. He followed the local tradition of making a propitiation for his wrongdoing by offering prayers and performing acts of charity.

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