UNCTION meaning: Anointing with oil; spiritual influence

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Unction: Online Plain Text English Dictionary
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unction-: A Cross Reference of Latin and Greek Elements

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Medicine (5 matching dictionaries)

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Religion (2 matching dictionaries)

Unction: Easton Bible
UNCTION: Glossary of Biblical English of the Authorised Version of the HOLY BIBLE

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Definitions from Wiktionary (unction)

▸ noun:  An ointment or salve.
▸ noun:  A religious or ceremonial anointing.
▸ noun:  A balm or something that soothes.
▸ noun:  A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.
▸ noun:  A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
▸ noun:  Divine or sanctifying grace.

Opposite:

dissatisfaction, displeasure, discontent

Types:

salve, ointment, cream, lotion, balm, paste, gel, liniment, more...

Phrases:

extreme unction, more...

Adjectives:

extreme, flattering, holy, great, much, divine, sacred, royal, spiritual, conj, blessed

Colors:

gold, silver, white, purple, crimson, more...

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