propitiation

Propitiation is defined as the act of making peace, or doing something pleasing for someone.

(noun)

An example of propitiation is offering a gift to a former business enemy.

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See propitiation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The act of propitiating.
  2. Something that propitiates, especially a conciliatory offering to a god.
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