ANOINTS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word anoints. (close relations)
Definition of ANOINTS
Best Alternative Words for ANOINTS
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anele | nounn | |||||||
verb • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
embrocate | verbv | |||||||
verb • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
inunct | verbv | |||||||
verb • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
oil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water • oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist • a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons • any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants verb • cover with oil, as if by rubbing • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
salve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • anything that remedies or heals or soothes verb • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing |