History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
balm

an oil with a pleasant smell, used for smoothing pain or healing

oily substance

embrocation

an oily medicine used for rubbing on a bruise etc

ointment

lenient

not severe (especially in punishing people)

permissive

liniment

(a kind of) liquid for rubbing on stiff or aching parts of the body

ointment

mild

gentle; not severe

gentle, temperate, non-irritating

ointment

(sorts of) medicinal paste made for oil or fat and used on the skin (e.g. to heal injuries)

cream for treatment

EMOLLIENT as in Wiktionary
EMOLLIENT as in Wikipedia