Thesaurus results for LINIMENT

liniment

noun

Definition of liniment

as in ointment

a liquid that is rubbed on your skin to relieve pain or stiffness in your muscles

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Recent Examples of liniment Bright, medium-deep yellow; aromas of gooseberry, pear, liniment, and hints of grapefruit and lime. — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 From tea towels, hats, and keychains to mugs, snacks, and horse liniment, there’s a little something for everyone. — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024 In his encyclopedic Naturalis Historia, the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder suggests that urine might be used as a cure for gout or scorpion stings, or, when kneaded with ashes, a liniment for the bite of a mad dog. — Justin Beal, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022 Elixir bottles can be exchanged for wellness liniments of equal or lesser value. — Evan Waite, The New Yorker, 19 May 2020 With the patent medicine business in its prime, elixirs and liniments promised relief from every complaint under the sun. — Lloyd Minor, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2019 Pheeranut and Tapanat, who had driven separately from Bangkok, waited in a trainer’s room that smelled of liniment. — Shashank Bengalistaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for liniment

Noun

In one sense, snake men like Underwood were no different from present-day gadget and ointment salesmen.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
As co-creator (with series director Jeff Schaffer, a Curb and Seinfeld alum) and star, David casts himself as the fly in many historical ointments.

— Judy Berman, Time, 24 June 2026

Definition of ointment

Noun

Meanwhile the hotel boutique stocks the best of ISSIMO’s brands from LabSolue body lotion (also in rooms along with ISSIMO’s travel kits) to ISSIMO x Lido capsule collection swimsuits.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
Homegrown catnip oil lotion is just as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, according to a new study in Uganda.

— Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of lotion

Noun

Make a thick paste of baking soda and water and apply a poultice to the stain.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
These three ingredients were then incorporated into the hammam sessions that preceded my treatments, which included a Vietnamese massage, an herbal poultice therapy, and cupping.

— Christina Liao, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of poultice

Noun

Bolstered with titanium dioxide for sun protection, the budget-friendly salve also contains glycerin, which contributes to a dewy skin look.

— Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026
Amazon’s generous selection of early Prime Day deals, which serve as both a salve for the wait and a reason to get even more excited for the main event.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Definition of salve

Noun

The crafty 10th-seeded Czech, whose slices and volleys are perfectly suited to Wimbledon’s low-bouncing surface, carries a medicine cabinet’s worth of remedies to prove that the All England Club’s famous lawns can be a real irritant.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
These are discrete allegations of lawbreaking, and any remedy must match their magnitude.

— David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026

Definition of remedy

Noun

Also, if this is what the cusp of 50 looks like, please pass the bottle of potion.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Along the way, visitors can cast spells with a digital wand, brew potions, pot a mandrake, test their Quidditch skills and explore iconic settings like the Great Hall, Hogwarts classrooms, Hagrid's Hut and the Forbidden Forest.

— Justin Adams, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Definition of potion

Noun

Costs are rising due to hospital and doctor bills, and prescription drug spending is higher, in part, due to the popularity of GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs and specialty drugs to treat medical conditions such as cancer.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Agents try to determine how long the drugs have been in the water and check their sources to see if anyone was expecting a delivery in that time range, the sheriff said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026