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chrisom vs unction

unction vs chrisom

chrisom and unction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chrisom Yes No No No
unction Yes No No No
As nouns, unction is a hypernym of chrisom; that is, unction is a word with a broader meaning than chrisom:
  • chrisom: a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
  • unction: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other hypernyms of chrisom include balm, ointment, salve, unguent.
chrisom (noun) unction (noun)
a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam 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 chrisom and unction

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