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benediction

[ben-i-dik-shuhn] / ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃən /

NOUN

closing prayer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

invocation

STRONG

amen approbation approval beatitude benison blessing consecration favor grace gratitude okay orison praise sanctification thanks thanksgiving

WEAK

benedictus laying on of hands

Antonyms

STRONG

condemnation criticism disapproval disfavor refusal

WEAK

anathema execration

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