propitiation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
  2. noun the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

Etymology

From Middle English propiciacion, propiciacioun, from Anglo-Norman propiciatiun, Middle French propiciation, propitiation, and their etymon Latin propitiātiō (stem propitiātiōn-). By surface analysis, propitiate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

placation, conciliation

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