unction vs salve

salve vs unction

unction and salve both are nouns.

unction is not a verb while salve is a verb.

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

As nouns, unction and salve are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of unction include balm, ointment, unguent.

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

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

Difference between unction and salve

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