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Noun: propitiation  pru`pi-shi'ey-shun
  1. The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
    - placation, conciliation
     
  2. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
    - expiation, atonement

Derived forms: propitiations

See also: propitiate

Type of: appeasement, calming, redemption, salvation

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