propitiatory
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adjective \prō-ˈpi-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē\Definition of PROPITIATORY
1
: intended to propitiate : expiatory
2
: of or relating to propitiation
Examples of PROPITIATORY
- <sent his girlfriend flowers as a propitiatory gesture for a date gone sour>
First Known Use of PROPITIATORY
1551
Related to PROPITIATORY
- Synonyms
- appeasing, conciliating, conciliatory, disarming, mollifying, pacifying, peacemaking, placating, placatory, pacific
- Antonyms
- antagonizing
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