ointment vs salve

salve vs ointment

ointment and salve both are nouns.

ointment is not a verb while salve is a verb.

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

As nouns, ointment and salve are synonyms defined as:

ointment and salve: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Other synonyms of ointment include balm, unction, unguent.

ointment (noun)	salve (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation	anything that remedies or heals or soothes
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

ointment (verb)	salve (verb)
	apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
	save from ruin, destruction, or harm

Difference between ointment and salve

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