Another word for oil
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Noun
Excessive, ingratiating praise
- A fluid or semifluid soap.
- Flattery; cajolery.
- To slobber; drool.
- To behave in an obsequious manner.
- Saliva drooling from the mouth.
- To cause to be extremely angry; infuriate.
- The act or practice of flattering.
- Excessive or insincere praise.
- Smooth, flattering talk.
- Deceptive nonsense.
- the act of blandishing; cajolery
- a flattering or ingratiating act or remark, etc. meant to persuade
- Excessive flattery or admiration.
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Another word for oil
Noun
Liquid, greasy substance
- A substance, such as grease or oil, that reduces friction when applied as a surface coating to moving parts.
- A slippery liquid, gel, or oil that is used to reduce friction on or soreness of body tissue.
- One that facilitates conversation or cooperation:
- The act of anointing as part of a religious, ceremonial, or healing ritual.
- An ointment or oil; a salve.
- Something that serves to soothe; a balm.
Liquid substance used for power or illumination
Verb
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- To lubricate (a car's joints, for example).
- A lubricant, such as one applied to machinery:
- To spread or daub (a surface, for example) with a sticky, greasy, or dirty substance.
- To apply by spreading or daubing:
- To cause to be blurry or spread in unwanted places:
- To apply a lubricant to or make slippery:
- To facilitate or make easier:
- To cause to feel cheerful and sociable by the consumption of alcohol:
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