Russian Meaning of unction

помазание

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Definitions and Meaning of unction in English

Wordnet

unction (n)

excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

smug self-serving earnestness

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

anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

Webster

unction (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.

That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive.

Divine or sanctifying grace.

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.

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помазание

excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm, smug self-serving earnestness, semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied ex

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uncrystallized => некристаллизованный, uncrystallised => некристаллизованный, uncrudded => не сквашенный, uncrowned => некоронованный, uncrown => низвергнуть,