inunction

Noun

Meaning

The act of anointing, or the state of being anointed; unction; specifically (Med.), the rubbing of ointments into the pores of the skin, by which medicinal agents contained in them, such as mercury, iodide of potash, etc., are absorbed.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

unction order balsam salve chrism command instruction regulation cream warrant decree eagerly anointing precept ointment
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Antonyms

liberty opposition ban rejection deny refusal
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Hypernyms

anointing anointment religious ceremony religious ritual

Close letter words and terms

inumbrate inunct inuncted inunctuosity inundant inundate