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unction
Unction (noun) means a thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.
noun
1
A thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.
2
(religion) The act of putting oil on someone as part of a religious ceremony.
3
Something that calms or eases pain or distress.
4
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."
— Norman Lindsay (1938)
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Rhymes for unction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of unction?
"unction" (noun) means a thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.
What is another word for unction?
Other words for "unction" include inunction, oiliness, unguent, smarminess, unctuousness, salve.
What is the opposite of unction?
Opposites of "unction" include coldness, lifelessness.
What are the different meanings of unction?
"unction" has 3 main meanings: 1. A thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment; 2. (religion) The act of putting oil on someone as part of a religious ceremony; 3. Something that calms or eases pain or distress.
