salve vs unction

unction vs salve

salve and unction both are nouns.

salve is a verb but unction is not a verb.

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

As nouns, salve and unction are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of salve include balm, ointment, unguent.

salve (noun)	unction (noun)
anything that remedies or heals or soothes	anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
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
	smug self-serving earnestness
	excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

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

Difference between salve and unction

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