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chrism vs ointment

ointment vs chrism

chrism and ointment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chrism Yes No No No
ointment Yes No No No
As nouns, ointment is a hypernym of chrism; that is, ointment is a word with a broader meaning than chrism:
  • chrism: a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
  • ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other hypernyms of chrism include balm, salve, unction, unguent.
chrism (noun) ointment (noun)
a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Difference between chrism and ointment

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