Antonyms for propitiation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pruh-pish-ee-ey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : prəˌpɪʃ iˈeɪ ʃən

Definition of propitiation

Origin : late 14c., from Late Latin propitiationem (nominative propitiatio) "an atonement," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin propitiare "appease, propitiate," from propitius "favorable, gracious, kind, well-disposed," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + stem related to petere "to make for, go to; seek, strive after; ask for, beg, beseech, request" (see petition (n.)).
The sense in Latin is perhaps because the word originally was religious, literally "a falling or rushing toward," hence "eager," and, of the gods, "well-disposed." Earliest recorded form of the word in English is propitiatorium "the mercy seat, place of atonement" (c.1200), translating Greek hilasterion.

As in atonement : noun compensation
As in recompense : noun something returned, paid back
As in reparation : noun compensation, amends
As in satisfaction : noun giving or enjoying a state of comfort, content
As in conciliation : noun reconciliation
As in appeasement : noun satisfaction; pacification

Example sentences :

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

We have burnt it for a propitiation, ma'amzelle; it no longer exists.
Extract from : « Fort Amity » by Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

And He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
Extract from : « Expositions of Holy Scripture » by Alexander Maclaren

The first passage tells of the propitiation He made for the sins of the people.
Extract from : « The Work Of Christ » by A. C. Gaebelein

There was then no idea of propitiation, of benefits to ensue.
Extract from : « Religions of Ancient China » by Herbert A. Giles

The propitiation with songs and offerings is intended to gratify the demons.
Extract from : « Castes and Tribes of Southern India » by Edgar Thurston

But seek the propitiation of the Father on high for our son.
Extract from : « St. Nicholas » by George H. McKnight

He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the whole world.
Extract from : « Expositor's Bible: The Epistles of St. John » by William Alexander

God loved us, and sent His Son the propitiation for our sins.
Extract from : « Expositor's Bible: The Epistles of St. John » by William Alexander

They may be very formidable and worthy of propitiation, but they are imperfect.
Extract from : « The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, December 1879 » by Various

Synonyms for propitiation

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