anointment

Noun

Meaning

The act of anointing, or state of being anointed; also, an ointment.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

anointing commission chrism appointment assumption designation assignment induction accession coating authorization consecration lubrication unction authorisation

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Antonyms

ban rejection refusal deny restriction prohibition

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Hypernyms

application covering coating

Hyponyms

unction inunction

Phrases with the word

sacramental anointment

Examples

By Æthelstan's time the connection was well established, and his coronation was performed with the Carolingian ceremony of anointment, probably to draw a deliberate parallel between his rule and Carolingian tradition. Source: Internet

In the worship of Aten, the daily service of purification, anointment and clothing of the divine image was not performed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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