baptism

The word “baptism” has 2 syllables: bap-tism

It's pronounced as /ˈbæptɪzəm/

What is synonym and antonym for baptism?

In the thesaurus, “baptism” has 30 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for baptism

ablution
baptismal
christening
debut
dedication
dunking
enlistment
enrollment
enrolment
immersion
inaugural
inauguration
induction
initiation
installation
installment
instalment
introduction
investiture
investment
launching
lustration
promotion
purgation
purge
purification
rite of passage
ritual
sanctification
sprinkling

Antonyms for baptism

discharge
removal

Meanings of baptism

noun
1. A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.
2. A similar ceremony of initiation, purification or naming.

Example Sentences

The church held a beautiful baptism ceremony for the newborn.
He was excited to attend his friend's baptism at the local chapel.
Baptism is an important religious ritual in many Christian traditions.
The baptism of the twins was celebrated with a family gathering.
She remembered her own baptism as a significant moment in her life.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to baptism, such as: ablution, baptismal, christening, debut, dedication, discharge, dunking.

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