Consecration and Unction

Consecration

Consecration noun - The act of making something holy through religious ritual.
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Unction and consecration are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unction" instead a noun "Consecration".

Unction

Unction noun - Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual.
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Consecration and unction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Consecration" instead a noun "Unction".
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