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unction - Meaning in Sanskrit

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unction - Meaning in Sanskrit

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unction Word Forms & Inflections

unctions (noun plural)

Definitions and Meaning of unction in English

unction noun

  1. anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

    Synonyms

    inunction

  2. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

    Synonyms

    balm, ointment, salve, unguent

    अञ्जनम्, ...

  3. smug self-serving earnestness

    Synonyms

    fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness

  4. excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

    Synonyms

    fulsomeness, smarm

Synonyms of unction

Description

Anointing is the ritual act of pouring aromatic oil over a person's head or entire body.

Also see "Anointing" on Wikipedia

What is unction meaning in Sanskrit?

The word or phrase unction refers to anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual, or semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation, or smug self-serving earnestness, or excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm. See unction meaning in Sanskrit, unction definition, translation and meaning of unction in Sanskrit. Find unction similar words, unction synonyms. Learn and practice the pronunciation of unction. Find the answer of what is the meaning of unction in Sanskrit.

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