unction vs ointment

ointment vs unction

unction and ointment both are nouns.

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

As nouns, unction and ointment are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of unction include balm, salve, unguent.

unction (noun)	ointment (noun)
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	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
smug self-serving earnestness
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

Difference between unction and ointment

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