Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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salve | Yes | No | Yes | No |
balm | Yes | No | No | No |
salve (noun) | balm (noun) |
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anything that remedies or heals or soothes | semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation |
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation | any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing |
salve (verb) | balm (verb) |
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apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing | |
save from ruin, destruction, or harm |