GREASE Synonyms

• choose by or as if by divine intervention

• administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

• any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

• a fighter who strikes the opponent with his head

• spread butter on

• the best people or things in a group

• the part of milk containing the butterfat

• 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

• make creamy by beating

• beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

• put on cream, as on one's face or body

• remove from the surface

• add cream to one's coffee, for example

• a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

• 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

• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

• a colloid in a more solid form than a sol

• jellylike substance used in hair styling

• a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

• become a gel

• apply a styling gel to

• a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

• have lubricating properties

• apply a lubricant to

• make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant

• make (more) humid

• a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

• oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist

• a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

• any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

• cover with oil, as if by rubbing

• administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• 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

• hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment

• apply pomade to (hair)

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• anything that remedies or heals or soothes

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

• a slippery smoothness

• a magazine printed on good quality paper

• a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water

• a trowel used to make a surface slick

• made slick by e.g. ice or grease

• superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

• having only superficial plausibility

• having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

• marked by skill in deception

• make slick or smooth

• give a smooth and glossy appearance

• slanderous defamation

• a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

• stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• obscene terms for feces

• disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

• (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel

• any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

• an offensive or indecent word or phrase