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salve vs unguent

unguent vs salve

salve and unguent both are nouns.

salve is a verb but unguent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
salve Yes No Yes No
unguent Yes No No No
As nouns, salve and unguent are synonyms defined as:
  • salve and unguent: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other synonyms of salve include balm, ointment, unction.
salve (noun) unguent (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
salve (verb) unguent (verb)
apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Difference between salve and unguent

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