verb
- to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Usage: formal
Examples
- The company tried to propitiate angry customers by offering full refunds.
- Ancient peoples would propitiate their gods with sacrifices and offerings.
- He brought flowers to propitiate his wife after their argument.
- The politician attempted to propitiate voters with promises of tax cuts.
- She hoped the apology would propitiate her offended colleague.
- The tribe performed rituals to propitiate the spirits of their ancestors.