propitiates (Meaning)
propitiates
to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of
Synonyms & Antonyms of propitiates
propitiates Sentence Examples
- The fervent prayers propitiated the wrath of the deities.
- Offering sacrifices to the ancient gods propitiates their favor.
- The penitent's sincere confession propitiated the judge's heart.
- The timely gift of a rare artifact propitiated the collector's patronage.
- The negotiator's skillful diplomacy propitiated a compromise.
- The dancer's graceful movements propitiated the audience's approval.
- The physician's bedside manner propitiates trust and hope among his patients.
- The politician's populist rhetoric propitiates the electorate's votes.
- The CEO's humble apology propitiated the shareholders' skepticism.
- The child's innocent smile propitiated the mother's anger.
FAQs About the word propitiates
to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of
appeases, assuages, mollifies, pleases, conciliates, soothes, calms, pacifies, satisfies, consoles
annoys, chafes, rouses, rankles, burns (up), bothers, exasperates, incenses, infuriates, piques
The fervent prayers propitiated the wrath of the deities.
Offering sacrifices to the ancient gods propitiates their favor.
The penitent's sincere confession propitiated the judge's heart.
The timely gift of a rare artifact propitiated the collector's patronage.
