Embrocation

  • 81liniment — [ lɪnɪm(ə)nt] noun an embrocation, especially one made with oil. Origin ME: from late L. linimentum, from L. linire to smear …

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  • 82liniment — n. Embrocation, soft ointment …

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  • 83application — noun 1) an application for a loan Syn: request, appeal, petition, entreaty, plea, solicitation, supplication, requisition, suit, approach, claim, demand 2) the application of antiinflation policies Syn …

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  • 84balm — noun 1) skin balm Syn: ointment, lotion, cream, salve, liniment, embrocation, rub, gel, emollient, unguent, balsam, moisturizer; dated pomade; archaic unction Ant: astringent, irritant …

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  • 85cream — 1. noun 1) skin creams Syn: lotion, ointment, moisturizer, emollient, unguent, cosmetic; salve, rub, embrocation, balm, liniment 2) the cream of the crop Syn: best …

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  • 86lotion — noun scented hand lotion Syn: ointment, cream, salve, balm, rub, emollient, moisturizer, lubricant, gel, unguent, liniment, embrocation …

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  • 87ointment — noun apply the ointment twice a day Syn: lotion, cream, salve, liniment, rub, gel, balm, emollient, unguent; formal embrocation; technical humectant; proprietary Vaseline …

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  • 88balm — n 1. ointment, salve, lotion, cream, oil, balsam, unguent; liniment, embrocation, demulcent, lenitive, Med. emollient, Pharm. cerate. 2. perfume, fragrance, scent, aroma, bouquet, incense, sweet smell, aromatic fragrance. 3. remedy, curé, curé… …

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  • 89emollient — adj 1. lenitive, soothing, assuasive, demulcent; mitigative, allaying, relieving, anodyne, alle viative, palliative, mildening; softening, making supple, making pliable, relaxing; healing, remedial, restorative, balsamic, therapeutic. n… …

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  • 90provocative — I Sl. shot in the arm; stimulation, animation, invigoration, motivation, galvanization, inspiration, vivification, rallying, enlivening, livening up, awakening, waking up, shaking up, reviving; promotion, lurtherance, advancement, advance;… …

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