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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 14 | Affected or insincere charm | |
3 | 30% | 7 | Affected by the bovine charm | |
Affected Charm Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "UNCTION" which means:
- noun
- • Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
- • Smug self-serving earnestness
- • Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
- • Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
An example sentence would be:
- • "The priest performed the unction during the last rites."
- • "The nurse applied the unction to the patient's wounds."
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