/ Thesaurus / L Synonyms of last rites Find synonyms for: Noun1. anointing of the sick, extreme unction, last rites, sacramentusage: a Catholic sacrament; a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation2. last rites, rite, religious riteusage: rites performed in connection with a death or burialWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: reticent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language