ANOINTING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word anointing. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| anointment | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of applying oil or an oily liquid | ||||||
| blessing | nounn | |||||
noun • the formal act of approving • a desirable state • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection • the act of praying for divine protection | ||||||
| consecration | nounn | |||||
noun • a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) • (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God | ||||||
| dedication | nounn | |||||
noun • complete and wholehearted fidelity • a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose • a message that makes a pledge • a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something • the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | ||||||
| sanctification | nounn | |||||
noun • a religious ceremony in which something is made holy | ||||||
| anele | nounn | |||||
verb • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||
| embrocate | verbv | |||||
verb • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||
| inunct | verbv | |||||
verb • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||
| oil | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water • oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist • a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons • any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants verb • cover with oil, as if by rubbing • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
