UNCTION Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word unction. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for UNCTION
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| 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 | ||||||