DEMULCENTS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word demulcents. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEMULCENTS
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emollient | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||||
softening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the process of becoming softer adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||||
comforting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • providing freedom from worry • affording comfort or solace | ||||||||
lenitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • remedy that eases pain and discomfort adjective satellite • moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear | ||||||||
soothing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • affording physical relief • freeing from fear and anxiety | ||||||||
mollifying | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else • make less rigid or softer | ||||||||
salving | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin |