propitiatory

adjective

pro·pi·ti·a·to·ry | \ prō-ˈpi-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē

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Definition of propitiatory

1 : intended to propitiate : expiatory

2 : of or relating to propitiation

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sent his girlfriend flowers as a propitiatory gesture for a date gone sour

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