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Words related to unction

Related / Similar Words: inunction, ointment, unguent, balm, salve, fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness, smarm

Definition:

anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual;

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation;

smug self-serving earnestness;

excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm;

Hyponyms: arnica, baby oil, balsam, carron oil, cerate, chrism, chrisom, sacramental oil, holy oil, lip balm, mentholated salve, mercurial ointment, zinc ointment

Derivational Morphology: anoint, inunct, oil, anele, embrocate, salve

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