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baptism Synonyms

Another word for baptism

Choosing another word for baptism depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A Christian religious rite of admission and adoption into the church, performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the forehead or by immersing the body in water, symbolizing purification and regeneration.

Usage Example

"The entire extended family gathered at the local parish church on Sunday morning to celebrate the infant's christening."

Strongest
christening
Strong
immersion

• noun (Context 2)

A person's first experience of a new, challenging, or testing situation or activity, acting as an initiation or ordeal.

Usage Example

"Managing the busy emergency department during a winter storm served as a true initiation for the newly hired medical residents."

Strong
initiation
baptism of fire
debut
introduction

• Nearby Words

bao
baobab
bap
baptism
baptist
baptistery
baptize

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Baptism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/baptism
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