Propitiatory

Synonyms of propitiatory

• conciliatory
• appeasing
• conciliating

Antonyms of propitiatory

• hostile
• antagonistic
• unsympathetic

Collocations of propitiatory

propitiatory sacrifice

Frequency: 70 %

The propitiatory sacrifice was made to appease the gods.

propitiatory offering

Frequency: 60 %

The propitiatory offering was placed on the altar as a gesture of goodwill.

propitiatory ritual

Frequency: 50 %

The propitiatory ritual was performed to seek forgiveness for past wrongdoings.

propitiatory gesture

Frequency: 40 %

The propitiatory gesture was a sign of respect towards the offended party.

Idiomatic Expressions for propitiatory

• Phrase: propitiatory gesture
  Meaning: an action or behavior intended to win favor or forgiveness from someone else
  Usage: He made a propitiatory gesture by apologizing for his mistake.