cerate

[seer-eyt] / ˈsɪər eɪt /

NOUN

balm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lotion ointment potion salve

STRONG

analgesic application balsam compound cream demulcent dressing embrocation emollient formula medicine poultice preparation prescription unction unguent

WEAK

soother soothing agent

NOUN

cream

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jelly ointment paste

STRONG

chrism cosmetic demulcent emulsion essence liniment salve unction unguent

WEAK

moisturizer

NOUN

ointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balm lotion salve

STRONG

demulcent dressing embrocation emollient lenitive liniment medicine unguent

NOUN

salve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balm lotion

STRONG

aid counterirritant cream cure dressing help liniment lubricant medication medicine remedy unction unguent

WEAK

emolient

Antonyms

STRONG

blockage disease hindrance injury obstruction

NOUN

unguent

Synonyms

STRONG

balm cream emollient lotion lubricant ointment

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Sanctiora auro, certe innocentiora* wrote Roman Pliny of the ceramic statues of the Etruscans.

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