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BAPTISM Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word baptism. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word baptism. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BAPTISM

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christening
nounn
noun

• giving a Christian name at baptism

immersion
nounn
noun

• sinking until covered completely with water

• (astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse

• complete attention; intense mental effort

• a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged

• the act of wetting something by submerging it

initiation
nounn
noun

• a formal entry into an organization or position or office

• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

• wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

• an act that sets in motion some course of events

naming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the verbal act of naming

• the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

adjective satellite

• inclined to or serving for the giving of names

Best Hypernyms For BAPTISM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for baptism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
sacrament ceremony observance rite ritual

Alternatives for CHRISTENING

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