relieve vs salve

salve vs relieve

relieve is not a noun while salve is a noun.

relieve and salve both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
relieve	No	No	Yes	No
salve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, relieve and salve are synonyms defined as:

relieve and salve: save from ruin, destruction, or harm

Other synonyms of relieve include salvage, save.

relieve (noun)	salve (noun)
	anything that remedies or heals or soothes
	semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

relieve (verb)	salve (verb)
provide physical relief, as from pain	apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
provide relief for	save from ruin, destruction, or harm
alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
relieve oneself of troubling information
grant exemption or release to
lessen the intensity of or calm
take by stealing
free from a burden, evil, or distress
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

Difference between relieve and salve

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