Found 2 items, similar to Propitiation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: propitiation propitiation n 1: the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity [syn: placation, conciliation] 2: the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) [syn: expiation, atonement]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Propitiation Propitiation \Pro*pi`ti*a"tion\, n. [L. propitiatio: cf. F. propitiation.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of appeasing the wrath and conciliating the favor of an offended person; the act of making propitious. [1913 Webster] 2. (Theol.) That which propitiates; atonement or atoning sacrifice; specifically, the influence or effects of the death of Christ in appeasing the divine justice, and conciliating the divine favor. [1913 Webster] He [Jesus Christ] is the propitiation for our sins. --1 John ii. 2. [1913 Webster]