pro·pi·ti·a·to·ry
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Definition of propitiatory
1
: intended to propitiate : expiatory
2
: of or relating to propitiation
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- appeasing,
- conciliating,
- conciliatory,
- disarming,
- mollifying,
- pacific,
- pacifying,
- peacemaking,
- placating,
- placatory
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“Propitiatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propitiatory. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of propitiatory was in 1536
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