| Main Entry: | laying on of hands |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | Christian rite |
Synonyms: |
faith healing, gift of healing, imposition |
| Main Entry: | benediction |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | closing prayer |
Synonyms: |
amen, approbation, approval, beatitude, benedictus, benison, blessing, consecration, favor, grace, gratitude, invocation, laying on of hands, okay, orison, praise, sanctification, thanks, thanksgiving |
Antonyms: |
anathema, execration |
| Main Entry: | blessing |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | sanctification |
Synonyms: |
absolution, benedicite, benediction, benison, commendation, consecration, dedication, divine sanction, grace, invocation, laying on of hands, thanks, thanksgiving |
Antonyms: |
blight, condemnation, curse, damnification, disapproval |