salve vs ointment

ointment vs salve

salve and ointment both are nouns.

salve is a verb but ointment is not a verb.

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

As nouns, salve and ointment are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of salve include balm, unction, unguent.

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

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

Difference between salve and ointment

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