The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.
The death of Christ as a basis for the forgiveness of sin.
Something given or added to added to a deal to sweeten another's attitude, especially a bribe or kickback.
A shill bidder at an auction.
Something added to food to sweeten its taste, especially an artificial substitute for sugar.