Associations to the word «Unction»
Noun
- Sacrament
- Eucharist
- Penance
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Sick
- Ordination
- Holy
- Communion
- Confession
- Rite
- Reconciliation
- Tabernacle
- Earnestness
- Consecration
- Incense
- Coronation
- Priest
- Sickness
- Priesthood
- Visitation
- Sin
- Apostle
- Oil
- Soul
- Orthodox
- Consolation
- Prayer
- Salvation
- Grace
- Blessing
- Piety
- Liturgy
- Catholicism
- Christ
- Catholic
- Pardon
- Marriage
- Hymn
- Scripture
- Ceremony
- Wednesday
- Dignity
- Ritual
- Mystery
- Burial
- Altar
- Gospel
- Living
- Christian
- Discourse
- Sermon
- Supper
- Pity
- Jesus
- Thursday
- Aaron
- Bishop
- Breast
- Spirit
- Church
- Faith
- Fast
- God
- Danger
Adjective
Wiktionary
UNCTION, noun. A salve or ointment
UNCTION, noun. A religious or ceremonial anointing
UNCTION, noun. A balm or something that soothes
UNCTION, noun. A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess
UNCTION, noun. Divine or sanctifying grace
Dictionary definition
UNCTION, noun. Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm.
UNCTION, noun. Smug self-serving earnestness.
UNCTION, noun. Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
UNCTION, noun. Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual.
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