HyperDic: propitiatory

English > 2 senses of the word propitiatory:
ADJECTIVEpertpropitiatory, expiatory, expiativehaving power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
allpropitiatory, propitiativeintended to reconcile / reconcile or appease
English > propitiatory: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningHaving power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation.
Example"expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice"
Synonymsexpiatory, expiative
Spanishexpiatorio, propiciatorio
English > propitiatory: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningIntended to reconcile / reconcile or appease.
Example"sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture"
Synonympropitiative
Broaderconciliatory, conciliativeIntended to placate
Spanishconciliador, propiciador
Verbspropitiatemake peace with

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