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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

propitiation

/prəˌpɪtɪˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does propitiation mean?

noun

The act of appeasing or pacifying someone or something, especially a god or a deity, by offering gifts or performing rituals. The act of making amends or atoning for a wrong or offense.

Example

"The king's propitiation of the angry gods was a grand ceremony, complete with sacrifices and prayers."

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