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Propitiating

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: The act of appeasing or attempting to gain favor from someone or something, especially a deity, through offerings or actions.

Example sentence (1): As part of their religious ritual, the villagers made elaborate offerings to the gods in hopes of propitiating them and avoiding any misfortune.

Example sentence (2): The diplomat offered a generous donation to the charity, propitiating the local government and fostering goodwill between their two nations.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something that serves to appease or mollify a person or deity.

Example sentence (1): The propitiating gesture of presenting a peace offering helped to ease the tensions between the rival parties.

Example sentence (2): The propitiating words offered by the penitent helped to restore harmony within the family after the argument.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A specific action, offering, or gift made with the intention of appeasing someone or something, often a deity.

Example sentence (1): The propitiating consisted of placing flowers at the temple altar along with burning incense.

Example sentence (2): The devotee brought a sacrificial lamb as a propitiating to seek forgiveness from the gods.