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propititiation

 

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Propitiation

Description:

Propitiation is the act of appeasing or pacifying someone, typically a deity or an individual, by offering a sacrifice or performing a ritual to gain favor or forgiveness.

Senses:

1. Noun

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

- An atonement or offering made to appease or conciliate a deity or person.

- An act of pacifying, appeasing, or placating.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1 - Noun:

- The propitiation of the gods by the ancient Greeks involved elaborate rituals and sacrifices.

- The priest performed a propitiation ceremony to seek forgiveness for the community's sins.

- The king ordered a propitiation to the enemy to prevent further bloodshed.

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