salve

Nouns

• (n) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation ointment, unguent, balm, unction,
• (n) anything that remedies or heals or soothes
  • he needed a salve for his conscience

Verbs

• (v) save from ruin, destruction, or harm salvage, save, relieve,
• (v) apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

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