inunct vs bless

inunct and bless both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
inunct	No	No	Yes	No
bless	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bless is a hypernym of inunct; that is, bless is a word with a broader meaning than inunct:

inunct: administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
bless: give a benediction to

inunct (verb)	bless (verb)
administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing	give a benediction to
	render holy by means of religious rites
	make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
	confer prosperity or happiness on