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unction

noun

Pronunciation

/ʌŋkʃən/

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noun

  1. A salve or ointment.
  2. A religious or ceremonial anointing.
  3. A balm or something that soothes.
  4. A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.
  5. A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
  6. Divine or sanctifying grace.
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