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unction vs anointing

anointing vs unction

unction and anointing both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unction Yes No No No
anointing Yes No No No
As nouns, anointing is a hypernym of unction; that is, anointing is a word with a broader meaning than unction:
  • unction: anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
  • anointing: the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
Other hypernyms of unction include anointment, religious ceremony, religious ritual.
unction (noun) anointing (noun)
anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
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 unction and anointing

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