单词	propitiation
释义	propitiation noun pro·​pi·​ti·​a·​tion prō-ˌpi-shē-ˈā-shən  1 : the act of gaining or regaining the favor or goodwill of someone or something : the act of propitiating : appeasement a sacrifice in propitiation of the gods … she showed every possible desire to conciliate him, and there was an air of humble propitiation in all she did, such as I have seen pervade the bearing of a child towards a hard master. Charles Dickens 2 : something that propitiates or appeases specifically : an atoning sacrifice Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Many customs and beliefs, rooted in ancient practices of affecting reality and averting danger by acts of propitiation and protection, are being reinvented—including wayside shrines on the sites of fatal accidents. Marina Warner, The New York Review of Books, 2 July 2020 The scapegoat, as defined in the Book of Leviticus, is a propitiation. Sarah Jones, New Republic, 16 Feb. 2018 Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 propitiation noun as in sacrifice something offered to atone She made an offering as propitiation for her sins. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sacrifice offering immolation oblation libation victim contribution holocaust donation
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