peace-offering
11peace offering — peace′ of fering n. 1) any offering made to procure peace 2) bib a sacrificial offering made in order to assure communion with God. Ex. 20:24; Lev. 7:11–18 • Etymology: 1525–35 …
12peace offering — Synonyms and related words: Christmas present, amends, atonement, award, birthday present, box, burnt offering, cadeau, calumet, collection, compensation, composition, compromise, downing of arms, drink offering, empty hands, ex voto offering,… …
13peace offering — n 1. sacrifice, sacrificial offering, burnt offering, offering, holocaust, immolation, propitiation; homage, tribute, oblation, libation, Eccles. offertory. 2. peace pipe, calumet, olive branch, white flag, Mil. flag of truce; inducement, bribe,… …
14peace offering — 1. any offering made to procure peace. 2. a sacrificial offering made in order to assure communion with God. Ex. 20:24; Lev. 7:11 18. [1525 35] * * * …
15peace-offering — /ˈpis ɒfərɪŋ/ (say pees ofuhring) noun 1. an offering or sacrifice prescribed by the Levitical law (see Leviticus 3, 7) as thanksgiving to God. 2. any offering made to procure peace …
16peace offering — noun a) A religious sacrifice in both Jewish,Christian, and Islamic traditions. b) An offering made to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace or reconciliation; …
17peace offering — noun 1》 a conciliatory gift. 2》 (in biblical use) an offering presented as a thanksgiving to God …
18peace offering — noun Date: circa 1530 a gift or service for the purpose of procuring peace or reconciliation …
19peace offering — something given to obtain peace …
20peace offering — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. placation, sacrifice, overture; see appeasement , gift 1 …
