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propitiate

/prəˈpɪʃiːeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does propitiate mean?

verb

To appease or pacify someone or something, often by making a sacrifice or offering a gift. To make amends or atone for a wrongdoing.

Example

"The company tried to propitiate the angry investors by offering them a significant share of the profits."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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