SALVE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of salve

as in to soothe

to free from distress or disturbance attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted

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Recent Examples of salve

Verb

Hizzoner should help salve the wounds, some of them caused by his own reckless statements and lack of compassion for some specific constituents. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026 In the end, however, that unusual arrangement failed to salve Britain’s wariness about how the Chinese government could use Huawei’s equipment. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026

Noun

The charming movie, releasing Friday, May 22, should be a salve for longtime fans, and a smart grab for new ones who aren’t invested in the tangled, increasingly tedious lore of the Skywalker family. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 May 2026 Those numbers came as a salve for the broader equity market, in which gains are being increasingly concentrated in semiconductors and AI infrastructure stocks, suggesting the current equity boom may have a weak foundation. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for salve

Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve

Verb

Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Kozue spends much of her time simply looking around, and there is pleasure to be had in the film’s soothing color palette and soft cinematography.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of soothe

Noun

Possible Digestion Improvements Lemon balm is often used to help with digestive symptoms, such as bloating and gas.

— Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 July 2026
Most commonly, these TikTok videos include skincare essentials like a moisturizing lip balm and a hand cream of some kind.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of balm

Verb

Trouble winding down before bed has more people reaching for a warm mug or a calming tea instead of a nightcap.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
The drug works by blocking a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which can help calm the body’s response to allergens.

— Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of calm

Verb

Each reef, installed Tuesday at Lake Norman State Park in Iredell County and Wednesday at Beatty’s Ford Access in Lincoln County, is composed of 24 FishHouse modules.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Emmy-winning composer David Fleming (Widow’s Bay, Superman, HBO’s The Last of Us) was also revealed as the game’s composer, marking his video game composing debut with the main title theme, Logan, now available on all music platforms.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of compose

Noun

Waad was treated at the hospital, but the family can no longer afford the medication ointments necessary to help her heal.

— Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 24 July 2026
The retreat also builds in plenty of time for rest and provides rehydration salts as well as ointments for ostomy care.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of ointment

Verb

The comforting whistle of air sweeping in and out of my velvet horse nostrils lulls me right to sleep.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
The Wave percale sheets are guaranteed to lull you to sleep, like you’re being rocked by the gentle lapping of the ocean.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

Definition of lull

Noun

Reminiscent of bar soap, the stones instantly melt into your skin sans the hassle of applying traditional lotion.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Anyone who has watched the Sopranos knows there are few sights more soothing than watching Carmela Soprano lather her hands up to her elbows in lotion.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of lotion

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