Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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compliment | Yes | No | Yes | No |
unction | Yes | No | No | No |
compliment (noun) | unction (noun) |
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a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration | 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 |
compliment (verb) | unction (verb) |
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say something to someone that expresses praise | |
express respect or esteem for |