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invocation vs orison

orison vs invocation

invocation and orison both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invocation Yes No No No
orison Yes No No No
As nouns, orison is a hypernym of invocation; that is, orison is a word with a broader meaning than invocation:
  • invocation: a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
  • orison: reverent petition to a deity
Other hypernyms of invocation include petition, prayer.
invocation (noun) orison (noun)
the act of appealing for help reverent petition to a deity
calling up a spirit or devil
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil
Difference between invocation and orison

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