unction

unction - noun

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

unction - thesaurus

Scrabble score = 9

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