sanctification

The word “sanctification” has 5 syllables: sanc-ti-fi-ca-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌsæŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for sanctification?

In the thesaurus, “sanctification” has 167 synonyms and 53 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanctification along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sanctification

ablution
absolution
acceptance
account
acknowledgment
acquiescence
acquittal
admission
adoration
advocacy
agreement
allowance
amen
answer
apologia
apology
approbation
approval
argument
assent
atonement
authorization
avowal
baptism
baptismal
basis
bathing
beatitude
benedictus
benison
blessing
canonization
carte blanche
catharsis
christening
church
cleansing
clearance
clearing
communion
concession
concurrence
condonance
condonation
confirmation
consecration
consent
cop-out
creed
cult
debut
dedication
defense
denomination
depuration
devotion
disinfection
dispensation
distillation
doctrine
dunking
empowerment
endorsement
exculpation
exoneration
expiation
explanation
expurgation
extenuation
favor
forgiveness
freedom
glorification
grace
gratitude
grounds
hallowing
higher power
idea
immersion
imprimatur
indulgence
introduction
invocation
launching
lavation
laving
laying on of hands
leave
letting
liberty
license
lustration
mitigation
morality
myth
mythology
observance
okay
orison
orthodoxy
palliation
palliative
permit
pietism
piety
plea
praise
prayer
preference
pretext
privilege
promise
purgation
purge
purification
purifying
rarefaction
rationale
rationalization
rebirth
rebuttal
recognition
redemption
refinement
regeneration
religiosity
remission
reply
response
restoration
reverence
rite of passage
rites
ritual
rubber stamp
sacrifice
salvation
sanction
sect
song and dance
spiritual-mindedness
spirituality
sprinkling
stamp of approval
standards
story
sufferance
superstition
support
thanks
thanksgiving
theology
tolerance
toleration
validation
veneration
verification
vindication
warrant
washing
whatfor
wherefore
whitewashing
whole idea
why and wherefore
worship

Antonyms for sanctification

adulteration
agnosticism
anathema
atheism
blasphemy
break
carelessness
charge
condemnation
contamination
corruption
criticism
debasement
defilement
denial
desecration
difference
dirtying
disagreement
disapproval
disbelief
disfavor
dissent
execration
fact
impiety
imprisonment
incarceration
indictment
irreverence
limitation
neglect
opposition
perversion
pollution
profanation
prohibition
protest
question
reality
refusal
rejection
repudiation
request
restraint
restriction
sacrilege
sentence
sullying
tarnishing
truth
veto
violation

Meanings of sanctification

noun
1. The (usually gradual or uncompleted) process by which a Christian believer is made holy through the action of the Holy Spirit.
2. The process of making holy; hallowing, consecration.
3. Blackmail.

Example Sentences

The process of sanctification is considered a lifelong journey in many religious traditions.
Her daily prayers and acts of charity were seen as steps toward her sanctification.
The priest spoke about the importance of sanctification during his sermon on personal holiness.
In his writings, the theologian explored the concept of sanctification as a central theme.
The church's teachings emphasize that sanctification involves both divine grace and human effort.

On this page you'll find 220 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctification, such as: ablution, absolution, acceptance, account, acknowledgment, acquiescence, acquittal.

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