ointment vs cream

cream vs ointment

ointment and cream both are nouns.

ointment is not a verb while cream is a verb.

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

As nouns, ointment and cream are synonyms defined as:

ointment and cream: 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 ointment include emollient.

ointment (noun)	cream (noun)
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
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 part of milk containing the butterfat
	the best people or things in a group

ointment (verb)	cream (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 ointment and cream

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