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Pronunciation: [pɹəpˈɪtɪˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Propitiating refers to the process of trying to appease someone or something by making an offering or showing humility. Some synonyms for propitiating are pacifying, placating, appeasing, mollifying, calming, soothing, satisfying, and conciliating. These words are often used to describe efforts to please an angry or irritated person or group. Other synonyms for propitiating might include pleasing, wooing, cajoling, or charming. Overall, the common thread among these synonyms is the idea of trying to create a positive relationship by demonstrating respect, humility, and a willingness to compromise.
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Thus, exactly as to fairies here, milk is offered to the souls of saints in the Panjab, India, as a means of Propitiating them.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
When the brilliant idea of Propitiating the Roman government by sacrificing Jesus flashed into the mind of Caiaphas, he saw that Jesus was in every respect suited to this purpose.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
"Not always," she said hesitatingly, with a smile that for the first time was Propitiating; and the accidents of the pavement making him walk for a few yards in front of her she found herself looking at his back, his high thin shoulders and the rims of his ears, with a startled feeling of entire strangeness.
"The Pastor's Wife"
Elizabeth von Arnim

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