salve - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for salve , a list of similar words for salve from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

anything that remedies or heals or soothes

Synonyms

• salve

More generic

• redress
• remediation
• remedy

Noun

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Synonyms

• balm
• ointment
• salve
• unction
• unguent

More generic

• curative
• cure
• remedy
• therapeutic

More specific

• arnica
• baby oil
• balsam
• carron oil
• cerate
• chrism
• chrisom
• holy oil
• lip balm
• mentholated salve
• mercurial ointment
• sacramental oil
• zinc ointment

Related

• lanolin
• wool fat
• wool grease

Verb

apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

Synonyms

• salve

More generic

• medicate
• medicine

Verb

save from ruin, destruction, or harm

Synonyms

• relieve
• salvage
• salve
• save

More generic

• deliver
• rescue

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