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