propitiating

Definitions

Intended to win or regain the favor of a god, spirit, or person by doing something that pleases them.

Acting in a conciliatory or appeasing manner to avoid conflict or anger.

Examples

The villagers left offerings at the shrine, hoping that propitiating the local spirits would bring an end to the drought.

He spent the entire evening propitiating his angry supervisor with humble apologies and promises of extra work.

Synonyms

appeasing conciliating placating mollifying pacifying reconciling soothing

Antonyms

provoking antagonizing aggravating inciting vexing offending enraging