OINTMENTS Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word ointments. (close relations)
Definition of OINTMENTS
Best Alternative Words for OINTMENTS
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| salve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| unguent | nounn | |||||||
noun • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation | ||||||||
| balm | 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 | ||||||||
| cream | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| liniment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain | ||||||||
| lotion | 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| unction | nounn | |||||||
noun • excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm • smug self-serving earnestness • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual | ||||||||
