UNCTIONS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word unctions. (close relations)
Definition of UNCTIONS
unctuous
Best Alternative Words for UNCTIONS
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anointments | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of applying oil or an oily liquid | ||||||||
embrocations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
fulsomeness | nounn | |||||||
noun • excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm • smug self-serving earnestness | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
inunction | nounn | |||||||
noun • anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual | ||||||||
oiliness | nounn | |||||||
noun • consisting of or covered with oil • smug self-serving earnestness | ||||||||
ointment | 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 | ||||||||
oleaginousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • consisting of or covered with oil • smug self-serving earnestness | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
smarm | nounn | |||||||
noun • excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm | ||||||||
smarminess | nounn | |||||||
noun • smug self-serving earnestness | ||||||||
unctuousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • smug self-serving earnestness | ||||||||
unguent | nounn | |||||||
noun • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation |