Synonyms for propitiation
prəˌpɪʃ iˈeɪ ʃənpro·pi·ti·a·tion

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1. propitiation

   Atonement (at-one-ment), originally denoting reconciliation, or the bringing into agreement of those who have been estranged, is now chiefly used, as in theology, in the sense of some offering, sacrifice, or suffering sufficient to win forgiveness or make up for an offense; especially and distinctively of the sacrificial work of Christ in his humiliation, suffering and death. Expiation is the enduring of the full penalty of a wrong or crime. Propitiation is an offering, action, or sacrifice that makes the governing power propitious toward the offender. Satisfaction in this connection denotes the rendering a full legal equivalent for the wrong done. Propitiation appeases the lawgiver; satisfaction meets the requirements of the law.

   Synonyms:
   atonement, expiation, reconciliation, satisfaction

   Antonyms:
   alienation, chastisement, condemnation, curse, estrangement, offense, penalty, punishment, reprobation, retribution, vengeance, wrath

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1. placation, conciliation, propitiationnoun

   the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

   Synonyms:
   conciliation, placation, expiation, atonement

2. expiation, atonement, propitiationnoun

   the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

   Synonyms:
   placation, conciliation, satisfaction, expiation, atonement

Matched Categories

1. • Appeasement
   • Redemption

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. appeasing a god

   Submitted by rinat on August 15, 2019  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. propitiationnoun

   Synonyms:
   conciliation, reconciliation, pacification

2. propitiationnoun

   Synonyms:
   atonement, expiation, satisfaction, reparation, atoning sacrifice

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