the act or words of a person who blesses.

a special favor, mercy, or benefit

the blessings of liberty.

a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness.

the invoking of God's favor upon a person

The son was denied his father's blessing.

praise; devotion; worship, esp. grace said before a meal

The children took turns reciting the blessing.

approval or good wishes

The proposed law had the blessing of the governor.

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blight , condemnation , curse , damnification , disapproval , damnation , ill will , bad fortune , bad luck , disadvantage

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absolution , benedicite , benediction , benison , commendation , consecration , dedication , divine sanction , grace , invocation , laying on of hands , thanks , thanksgiving , approbation , backing , concurrence , consent , favor , godspeed , leave , okay * , permission , regard , sanction , support , valediction , asset , benefit , boon , bounty , break , gain , gift , godsend , good , good fortune , good luck , help , kindness , lucky break , manna from heaven * , miracle , profit , service , stroke of luck * , windfall , avail , approval , beatitude , felicity , god-send , okay , praise , worship