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OILS Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word oils. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word oils. (close relations)
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balms
nounn
noun

• 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

creams
verb, nounv, n
noun

• 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

verb

• 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

emollients
nounn
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

greases
verbv
noun

• a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

• anything regarded as making something unclean

verb

• lubricate with grease

liniments
nounn
noun

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

lotions
nounn
noun

• any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

• liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

lubricants
nounn
noun

• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

lubricators
nounn
noun

• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

ointments
nounn
noun

• 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

pomades
nounn
noun

• hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment

verb

• apply pomade to (hair)

salves
nounn
noun

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

• anything that remedies or heals or soothes

verb

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

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

unguents
nounn
noun

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

anele
nounn
verb

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

anoint
verbv
verb

• choose by or as if by divine intervention

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

crude
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not refined or processed

noun

• a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

adjective satellite

• not carefully or expertly made

• conspicuously and tastelessly indecent

• belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

• not processed or subjected to analysis

embrocate
verbv
verb

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

inunct
verbv
verb

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

petroleum
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

crude oil
nounn
noun

• a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

fossil oil
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

Best Hypernyms For OILS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for oils, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
bless cover fuel lipid lipide lipoid liquid oil product substance
Phrases (3)
edible fatfossil fueloil paint

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