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unction in Italian

unction in Italian is balsamo, crema, unguento — unction means a thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.

unction in Italian

balsamo
noun
A balm or something that soothes.
crema
noun
A balm or something that soothes.
unguento
noun
A balm or something that soothes.

What does "unction" mean?

  1. noun A thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.
  2. noun (religion) The act of putting oil on someone as part of a religious ceremony.
  3. noun Something that calms or eases pain or distress.
  4. noun A warm, earnest quality in the way someone speaks, expressing deep feeling.
    ""Well, I'll say this for myself. If there's anything out of order where I'm about, I don't miss it." "I believe you," said Bradly with unction."
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unction in a sentence

  • "Well, I'll say this for myself. If there's anything out of order where I'm about, I don't miss it." "I believe you," said Bradly with unction.

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What is "unction" in Italian?
"unction" in Italian is balsamo, crema, unguento. unction means: A thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.
Are there other ways to say "unction" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "unction": balsamo, crema, unguento.
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