Ointment and Unction

Ointment

Ointment noun - Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
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Synonyms for Ointment

Unction is a synonym for ointment. In some cases you can use "Unction" instead a noun "Ointment". archaic substitute

Unction

Unction noun - Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
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Synonyms for Unction

Ointment is a synonym for unction. You can use "Ointment" instead a noun "Unction". popular alternative
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Unction and Ointment. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ointment/unction
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