Nouns (5)
tincture
n. (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
tincture
n. a substances that colors metals
shade, tint, tone
n. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted"
Verbs (4)
tincture
v. stain or tint with a color; "The leaves were tinctured with a bright red"
impregnate, infuse, instill
v. fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
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Fuzzynyms (39)
perfume, essence
n. a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
essence
n. any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
concentrate
n. a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water
infusion, extract
n. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
rosiness, flush, bloom, blush
n. a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
hue, chromaticity
n. the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
value
n. relative darkness or lightness of a color; "I establish the colors and principal values by organizing the painting into three values--dark, medium...and light"-Joe Hing Lowe
pigment
n. dry coloring matter (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint etc)
dye, dyestuff
n. a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
stain
n. (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
impress, instill, ingrain
v. produce or try to produce a vivid impression of; "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"
infuse, instill, inculcate, implant gradually
v. teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; "inculcate values into the young generation"
indoctrinate, teach uncritically, teach doctrines to
v. teach doctrines to; teach uncritically; "The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples"
imbue, diffuse, permeate, pervade
v. spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
lace, spike, fortify
v. add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!"
mix, unify, mingle, commix, amalgamate
v. to bring or combine together or with something else; "resourcefully he mingled music and dance"
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