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Meaning of the word salve in English

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salve

US /sæv/
UK /sæv/
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Noun

1.

an ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection

Example:
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She applied a soothing salve to the burn.
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The old herbalist prepared a special salve for aching joints.
Synonym:
ointmentbalmcreamlotionliniment
2.

something that soothes or heals a wound or pain

Example:
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His kind words were a true salve to her wounded spirit.
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Time is often the best salve for grief.
Synonym:
balmcomfortsolaceremedycure

Verb

1.

to soothe a wound or pain

Example:
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He tried to salve his conscience by apologizing.
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The doctor gently salved the child's scraped knee.
Synonym:
soothehealalleviateeaserelieve
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