balm
US /bɑːm/
UK /bɑːm/
1.
balsamo, unguento
a fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin
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She applied a soothing balm to her chapped lips.
Ha applicato un balsamo lenitivo sulle labbra screpolate.
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The herbal balm helped relieve his muscle pain.
Il balsamo alle erbe ha aiutato ad alleviare il dolore muscolare.
2.
balsamo, conforto, sollievo
something that has a soothing or restorative effect
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The quiet evening was a true balm for her troubled mind.
La serata tranquilla fu un vero balsamo per la sua mente turbata.
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His kind words were a balm to her wounded spirit.
Le sue parole gentili furono un balsamo per il suo spirito ferito.