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benediction vs orison

orison vs benediction

benediction and orison both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
benediction Yes No No No
orison Yes No No No
As nouns, orison is a hypernym of benediction; that is, orison is a word with a broader meaning than benediction:
  • benediction: a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  • orison: reverent petition to a deity
Other hypernyms of benediction include petition, prayer.
benediction (noun) orison (noun)
the act of praying for divine protection reverent petition to a deity
a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
Difference between benediction and orison

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