 Synonyms for unction 
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| Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'unction' |
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1. (noun) unction, smarm, fulsomeness
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Synonyms: ointment, fulsomeness, salve, unction, balm, unctuousness, oleaginousness, unguent, smarminess, oiliness, inunction, smarm
2. (noun) fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness, unction
smug self-serving earnestness
Synonyms: smarm, unction, greasiness, ointment, balm, salve, unctuousness, oleaginousness, unguent, smarminess, oiliness, inunction, fulsomeness
3. (noun) ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Synonyms: smarm, unction, cream, salve, ointment, balm, emollient, unctuousness, oleaginousness, unguent, smarminess, oiliness, inunction, fulsomeness
4. (noun) unction, inunction
anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
Synonyms: ointment, fulsomeness, salve, unction, balm, unctuousness, oleaginousness, unguent, smarminess, oiliness, inunction, smarm
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