propitiate in Dutch
propitiate in Dutch is gunstig stemmen, verzoenen — propitiate means to calm, satisfy or make peace with someone, especially a deity or spirit.
propitiate in Dutch
gunstig stemmen
(transitive) To conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit.
verzoenen
(transitive) To conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit.
What does "propitiate" mean?
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verb To calm, satisfy or make peace with someone, especially a deity or spirit.
"By saying unequivocally that conscription is not an option, the Bush administration and the Rumsfeld Pentagon, while propitiating the ghost of Vietnam, are also profiting from the success of the all-volunteer military."
- verb To bring about conditions that are favorable for something.
- verb To carry out propitiation.
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propitiate in a sentence
- By saying unequivocally that conscription is not an option, the Bush administration and the Rumsfeld Pentagon, while propitiating the ghost of Vietnam, are also profiting from the success of the all-volunteer military.
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What is "propitiate" in Dutch?
"propitiate" in Dutch is gunstig stemmen, verzoenen. propitiate means: To calm, satisfy or make peace with someone, especially a deity or spirit.
Are there other ways to say "propitiate" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "propitiate": gunstig stemmen, verzoenen.
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