ointments

The word “ointments” has 2 syllables: oint-ments

It's pronounced as /ˈɔɪnt.mənts/


What is synonym and antonym for ointments?

In the thesaurus, “ointments” has 42 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for ointments along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ointments

  • antibiotics
  • antiseptics
  • botanicals
  • caps
  • capsules
  • cathartics
  • cordials
  • cure-alls
  • cures
  • drugs
  • embrocations
  • injections
  • liniments
  • lotions
  • medicaments
  • medications
  • medicinals
  • medicines
  • miracle drugs
  • nostrums
  • panaceas
  • patent medicines
  • pharmaceuticals
  • physics
  • pills
  • potions
  • poultices
  • prescription drugs
  • prescriptions
  • purgatives
  • remedies
  • salves
  • sera
  • serums
  • shots
  • sirups
  • specifics
  • syrups
  • tablets
  • tinctures
  • tonics
  • wonder drugs

Meanings of ointments

  • noun
    1. A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
    2. A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.

Example Sentences

  • The pharmacy sells various ointments for skin conditions.
  • She packed a few ointments in her travel bag for emergencies.
  • Some ointments contain natural ingredients for healing.
  • The doctor prescribed two different ointments for the infection.
  • He prefers herbal ointments over chemical-based ones.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms or another words to ointments, such as: antibiotics, antiseptics, botanicals, caps, capsules, cathartics, cordials.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

salves

  • allays
  • alleviates
  • appeases
  • assuages
  • balms
  • becalms
  • calms
  • cataplasms
  • composes
  • conciliates
  • creams
  • dressings
  • eases
  • embrocations
  • hushes
  • lays
  • liniments
  • lotions
  • lullabies
  • lulls
  • mitigates
  • mollifies
  • narcotizes
  • ointments
  • pacifies
  • placates
  • plasters
  • poultices
  • quells
  • quietens
  • quiets
  • relaxes
  • relieves
  • sedates
  • settles
  • solaces
  • soothes
  • stills
  • stupefies
  • tranquilizes
  • tranquillizes
  • unguents

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