cream vs ointment

ointment vs cream

cream and ointment both are nouns.

cream is a verb but ointment is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cream	Yes	No	Yes	No
ointment	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, cream and ointment are synonyms defined as:

cream and ointment: 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

Other synonyms of cream include emollient.

cream (noun)	ointment (noun)
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	semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
the part of milk containing the butterfat	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
the best people or things in a group

cream (verb)	ointment (verb)
add cream to one's coffee, for example
make creamy by beating
remove from the surface
put on cream, as on one's face or body
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Difference between cream and ointment

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