salve

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salve Definition

• (n) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
• (n) anything that remedies or heals or soothes; "he needed a salve for his conscience"
• (v) save from ruin, destruction, or harm
• (v) apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

salve Synonyms

• balm
• ointment
• relieve
• salvage
• salve
• save
• unction
• unguent