propitiation

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noun

1. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
• Syn:
expiation, atonement
• Derivationally related forms:
atone (for: atonement), expiate (for: expiation)
• Hypernyms:
redemption, salvation
• Hyponyms:
reparation, amends
2. the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
• Syn:
placation, conciliation
• Derivationally related forms:
propitiate, conciliate (for: conciliation), placate (for: placation)
• Hypernyms:
appeasement, calming

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  expiation, atonement, placation, conciliation