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compliment vs unction

unction vs compliment

compliment and unction both are nouns.

compliment is a verb but unction is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compliment Yes No Yes No
unction Yes No No No
As nouns, unction is a hyponym of compliment; that is, unction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compliment:
  • compliment: a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
  • unction: excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Other hyponyms of compliment include trade-last, flattery, fulsomeness, smarm.
compliment (noun) unction (noun)
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)
say something to someone that expresses praise
express respect or esteem for
Difference between compliment and unction

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