ointment
The word “ointment” has 2 syllables: oint-ment
It's pronounced as /ˈɔɪnt.mənt/
What is synonym and antonym for ointment?
In the thesaurus, “ointment” has 48 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for ointment along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ointment
- antibiotic
- antiseptic
- balm
- botanical
- cap
- capsule
- cathartic
- cerate
- cordial
- cure
- cure-all
- demulcent
- dressing
- drug
- embrocation
- emollient
- injection
- lenitive
- liniment
- lotion
- medicament
- medication
- medicinal
- medicine
- miracle drug
- nostrum
- panacea
- patent medicine
- pharmaceutical
- physic
- pill
- potion
- poultice
- prescription
- prescription drug
- purgative
- remedy
- salve
- serum
- shot
- sirup
- specific
- syrup
- tablet
- tincture
- tonic
- unguent
- wonder drug
Meanings of ointment
- noun
- A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
- A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.
Example Sentences
- She applied an ointment to soothe the burn on her hand.
- The doctor recommended a special ointment for the rash.
- He rubbed the ointment gently onto his injured knee.
- The herbal ointment had a pleasant, calming scent.
- Keeping the ointment in a cool place helps maintain its effectiveness.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms or another words to ointment, such as: antibiotic, antiseptic, balm, botanical, cap, capsule, cathartic.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- alleviation
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- heal
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- lubricant
- lull
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- medication
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- ointment
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- poultice
- pour oil on
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- sedate
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- solace
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- still
- stupefy
- take the edge off
- take the sting out of
- tranquilize
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- unburden
- unction
- unguent
- untrouble