Thesaurus: unction

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1. n. The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, mercurial unction.
2. n. That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive.
3. n. Divine or sanctifying grace.
4. n. That quality in language, address, or the like, which excites emotion; especially, strong devotion; religious fervor and tenderness; sometimes, a simulated, factitious, or unnatural fervor.
5. n. excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
6. n. smug self-serving earnestness
7. n. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
8. n. anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
9. n:100 n. excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm n. anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual