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Anointing

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Definition

The act of applying oil or ointment to someone or something as a religious or symbolic ritual.

Synonyms & similar words

anoint oil inunct anele anointment embrocate blessing consecration anointment ointment sacrament chrism unction sanctification sacredness holiness divinity devotion ritual ceremony rite sacramental sacramentalism sacramentalize unctionize ointmentize

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