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propitiatory

propitiatory - Dictionary definition and meaning for word propitiatory

Definition
(adj) having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
Synonyms : expiative , expiatory
Example Sentence
  • expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice

Definition
(adj) intended to reconcile or appease
Synonyms : propitiative
Example Sentence
  • sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propitiatory

A PROPITIATORY gesture is the PROPer action to take when you've done wrong.
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