verb
- to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of someone, especially by making amends or offering something pleasing
Usage: formal
Examples
- The company propitiates angry customers by offering full refunds.
- He propitiates his boss with compliments and extra work.
- The ancient ritual propitiates the gods before harvest season.
- She propitiates her parents after breaking curfew by doing extra chores.
- The politician propitiates voters with promises of tax cuts.
- The chef propitiates food critics by preparing his signature dishes.