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as in anointment, ordination

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anointing

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present participle of anoint

Synonyms of anointing (Entry 2 of 2)

to rub an oily or sticky substance over
  • anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection

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“Anointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anointing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.

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