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propitiation

noun

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

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Word length
12
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

noun

  1. The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

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Synonyms

expiationatonementplacationconciliation

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