OILS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word oils. (close relations)
Definition of OILS
Best Alternative Words for OILS
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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 | ||||||||