ointment vs unction

unction vs ointment

ointment and unction both are nouns.

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

As nouns, ointment and unction are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of ointment include balm, salve, unguent.

ointment (noun)	unction (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation	anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
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
	smug self-serving earnestness
	excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

Difference between ointment and unction

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