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[ adjective ] having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation

Synonyms

expiative expiatory

Examples

"expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice"

Related terms

expiation expiation

2
[ adjective ] intended to reconcile or appease

Synonyms

propitiative

Examples

"sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture"

Related terms

conciliating

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