Definition of PROPITIATION

propitiation

Meanings

Plural: propitiations

Noun

  • the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
  • the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
  • The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but also involving the appeasement of anger.
  • The death of Christ as a basis for the forgiveness of sin.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English propiciacion, propiciacioun, from Anglo-Norman propiciatiun, Middle French propiciation, propitiation, and their etymon Latin propitiātiō. By surface analysis, propitiate + -ion.

Scrabble Score: 16

propitiation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
propitiation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 19

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