লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
propitiatory
This term describes actions or gifts designed to appease an offended party or a higher power. It carries a heavy connotation of imbalance, where the actor is in a subordinate or guilty position and seeks to restore harmony through a strategic concession or sacrifice. It is most frequently encountered in formal, diplomatic, or theological contexts.
While similar to "conciliatory," this word emphasizes the act of offering something specific to soothe anger or regain favor, whereas "conciliatory" focuses more on the general attitude of peacemaking. It suggests a targeted attempt to neutralize hostility rather than a broad desire for agreement.
Meanings
Examples
The ancient civilization offered goats as a propitiatory sacrifice to the storm god.
I hope this bouquet of lilies serves as a propitiatory gesture after my outburst.
He sent a propitiatory email to his boss to smooth things over before the meeting.
The king made a propitiatory offering of gold to the invading army to prevent a siege.
Maybe a propitiatory dinner will make her forget that I forgot our anniversary.
The priest performed a propitiatory rite to cleanse the village of its sins.
She spoke in a propitiatory tone, hoping to calm his growing anger.
The diplomat offered several propitiatory concessions to avoid a trade war.