propitiatory

[US]/prəˈpɪʃ.ɪ.ə.tər.i/
[UK]/prəˈpɪʃ.iˌeɪ.tɔːr.i/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.intended to appease or conciliate

Phrases & Collocations

propitiatory sacrifice

propitiatory offering

propitiatory prayer

propitiatory act

propitiatory service

propitiatory ritual

propitiatory gesture

propitiatory love

propitiatory devotion

propitiatory relationship

Example Sentences

the priest offered a propitiatory sacrifice to appease the gods.

they believed that a propitiatory gesture could mend their broken relationship.

the community held a propitiatory ceremony to seek forgiveness.

his propitiatory words helped ease the tension in the room.

in ancient times, propitiatory offerings were common among tribes.

the propitiatory nature of the ritual was evident to all participants.

she made a propitiatory gesture after the argument.

the king sought propitiatory measures to ensure peace in his kingdom.

propitiatory actions were often seen as necessary in their culture.

his propitiatory tone calmed the angry crowd.

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