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UNCTIONS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word unctions. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word unctions. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for UNCTIONS

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anointments
nounn
noun

• the act of applying oil or an oily liquid

embrocations
nounn
noun

• a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

ointments
nounn
noun

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

salves
nounn
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

fulsomeness
nounn
noun

• excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

• smug self-serving earnestness

balm
nounn
noun

• any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

inunction
nounn
noun

• anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

oiliness
nounn
noun

• consisting of or covered with oil

• smug self-serving earnestness

ointment
nounn
noun

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

oleaginousness
nounn
noun

• consisting of or covered with oil

• smug self-serving earnestness

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

smarm
nounn
noun

• excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

smarminess
nounn
noun

• smug self-serving earnestness

unctuousness
nounn
noun

• smug self-serving earnestness

unguent
nounn
noun

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Best Hypernyms For UNCTIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for unctions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
anointing anointment compliment curative cure hypocrisy remedy therapeutic
Phrases (2)
religious ceremonyreligious ritual

Alternatives for ANOINTMENTS

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