propitiation vs amends

propitiation and amends both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
propitiation	Yes	No	No	No
amends	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, amends is a hyponym of propitiation; that is, amends is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than propitiation:

propitiation: the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
amends: something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

Other hyponyms of propitiation include reparation.

propitiation (noun)	amends (noun)
the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity	something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)	a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury