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PROPITIATION
expiation, atonement, propitiation
(noun) the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
placation, conciliation, propitiation
(noun) the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
propitiation (countable and uncountable, plural propitiations)
The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.
Coordinate term: expiation
(theology) The death of Christ as a basis for the forgiveness of sin.
Usage notes
Primarily used with respect to a god or spirits.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*pi`ti*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. propitiatio: cf. F. propitiation.]
1. The act of appeasing the wrath and conciliating the favor of an offended person; the act of making propitious.
2. (Theol.)
Definition: That which propitiates; atonement or atoning sacrifice; specifically, the influence or effects of the death of Christ in appeasing the divine justice, and conciliating the divine favor. He [Jesus Christ] is the propitiation for our sins. 1 John ii. 2.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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