UNGUENTS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word unguents. (close relations)
Definition of UNGUENTS
unguent
Best Alternative Words for UNGUENTS
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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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
pastes | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency • a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry • an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard • a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes verb • join or attach with or as if with glue • hit with the fists • cover the surface of | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |