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unction

noun

Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
U
Ends with
N
Contains
NC
Scrabble score
9

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ʌŋkʃən

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

noun

  1. Smug self-serving earnestness

noun

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

noun

  1. Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

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Synonyms

smarmfulsomenessunctuousnessoilinessoleaginousnesssmarminessunguentointmentbalmsalveinunction

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