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benison vs benediction

benediction vs benison

benison and benediction both are nouns.

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

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