"unction" | Definition and Related Words

unction

Noun

Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm (synset 106709053)
is a type of: compliment - a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

same as: fulsomeness, smarm
Smug self-serving earnestness (synset 104875718)
is a type of: hypocrisy - insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have

same as: fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness
Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation (synset 103851070)
referred to in: medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

is a type of: curative, cure, remedy, therapeutic - a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
subtypes:
- arnica - an ointment used in treating bruises
- baby oil - an ointment for babies
- balsam - an ointment containing a fragrant resin
- carron oil - an ointment formerly used to treat burns
- cerate - a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
- chrism, chrisom, holy oil, sacramental oil - a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
- lip balm - a balm applied to the lips
- mentholated salve - a salve containing menthol
- mercurial ointment - an ointment containing mercury
- zinc ointment - an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases
substance holonym: lanolin, wool fat, wool grease - a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics

same as: balm, ointment, salve, unguent
Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual (synset 101043706)
is a type of:
- anointing, anointment - the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
- religious ceremony, religious ritual - a ceremony having religious meaning
same as: inunction

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