salve vs relieve

relieve vs salve

salve is a noun but relieve is not a noun.

salve and relieve both are verbs.

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

As verbs, salve and relieve are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of salve include salvage, save.

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

salve (verb)	relieve (verb)
apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing	provide physical relief, as from pain
save from ruin, destruction, or harm	provide relief for
	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 salve and relieve

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