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unction

(Pronunciation -تلفظ سنیۓ ) US:

Slow

Normal

Noun: unction

1. unction [ Synonyms: fulsomeness, smarm]
Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
2. unction [ Synonyms: fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness]
Smug self-serving earnestness
3. unction [ Synonyms: balm, ointment, salve, unguent]
Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation	شفابخش۔ مرہم۔
4. unction [ Synonyms: inunction]
Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual	تیل کی مالش کرنا۔ مالش۔

Lexical Analysis

Derived Words:

fulsome, inunct, oily, oleaginous, salve, smarmy, unctuous

Generic Words:

anointing, anointment, compliment, curative, cure, hypocrisy, religious ceremony, religious ritual, remedy, therapeutic

Specific Words:

arnica, baby oil, balsam, carron oil, cerate, chrism, chrisom, holy oil, lip balm, mentholated salve, mercurial ointment, sacramental oil, zinc ointment

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