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Pacification vs Propitiation - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between pacification and propitiation

is that pacification is the process of pacifying while propitiation is the act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.

pacification

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The process of pacifying.

    • propitiation

    English

    (wikipedia propitiation)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (dated) The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.

    • Usage notes

    Primarily used with respect to a god or spirits.