Ointment False Sincerity Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	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
	30%	9		Making false promises or pledges of sincerity.
	noun • an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction • insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
	30%	8		Showing false sincerity
	adverb • in an unctuous manner

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The Guardian Quick08 Dec 2004	Down 13
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