Synonyms & related words for unguent

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unguent — including ointment, salve, balm, inunction, unction, liniment. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unguent

Explore words related to unguent — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include gallipot, embrocate, petrolatum, cataplasm, copaiba, poultice, anoint, calamine. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unguent

Common synonyms for unguent include ointment, salve, balm, inunction, unction, liniment, embrocation, lotion — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unguent come from?

The word unguent breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root ungu-, from Latin unguo (“anoint, smear”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.