DEMULCENTS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word demulcents. (close relations)
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| emollient | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||
| softening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the process of becoming softer adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||
| comforting | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • providing freedom from worry • affording comfort or solace | ||||||
| lenitive | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • remedy that eases pain and discomfort adjective satellite • moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear | ||||||
| soothing | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • affording physical relief • freeing from fear and anxiety | ||||||
| mollifying | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else • make less rigid or softer | ||||||
| salving | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||
