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baby oil vs unction

unction vs baby oil

baby oil and unction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
baby oil Yes No No No
unction Yes No No No
As nouns, unction is a hypernym of baby oil; that is, unction is a word with a broader meaning than baby oil:
  • baby oil: an ointment for babies
  • unction: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other hypernyms of baby oil include balm, ointment, salve, unguent.
baby oil (noun) unction (noun)
an ointment for babies anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
smug self-serving earnestness
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Difference between baby oil and unction

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