propitiation

Noun
  1. The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity (synset 101153902)
    is a type of: appeasement, calming - the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
    same as: conciliation, placation
  2. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) (synset 100095941)
    is a type of: redemption, salvation - (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
    subtypes: amends, reparation - something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
    same as: atonement, expiation

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