propitiate

Definitions

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

To appease or conciliate someone who is angry or offended.

Examples

The ancient tribe performed elaborate rituals to propitiate the gods and ensure a bountiful harvest.

He tried to propitiate his angry supervisor by offering a sincere apology and working overtime to finish the project.

Synonyms

appease placate conciliate mollify pacify soothe assuage

Antonyms

provoke antagonize enrage aggravate incense offend exasperate