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anointment vs unction

unction vs anointment

anointment and unction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
anointment Yes No No No
unction Yes No No No
As nouns, unction is a hyponym of anointment; that is, unction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than anointment:
  • anointment: the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
  • unction: anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
Other hyponyms of anointment include inunction.
anointment (noun) unction (noun)
the act of applying oil or an oily liquid 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
Difference between anointment and unction

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