Applying liniment is a common practice to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. The crossword solutions for the term 'apply, as liniment' are DAUB (4 letters), EXERT (5 letters), DAB (3 letters), RUBIN (5 letters), and RUBON (5 letters). To DAUB means to apply something in a gentle manner, while exerting is to use physical or mental effort. Dabbing is a light tapping motion, while rubbing involves moving one's hands in a circular motion. Rubbing can be done with either a liniment or a rubon, which is a type of ointment.