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

Share a meaningful story with a mentor or a relative far away, because seeing the bigger picture can soothe worries and recenter your priorities.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
The Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask is a single-use, two-piece yellow hydrogel mask infused with ingredients that deliver hydration and soothing benefits.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of soothe

Noun

Veteran creatives who helped launch the musical reunite on tour, describing the show’s glittering escapism as a balm for audiences in anxious, overwhelming times.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026

Definition of balm

Verb

The denial was a hit to Wilber’s spirit, but Yadira tried to calm the restless teenager.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
On the skin-care front, hyaluronic acid and glycerin help draw in and lock in moisture, while soothing tiger grass helps support the skin barrier and calm the look of irritation.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of calm

Noun

The actress’ accessories and footwear favored a neutral black, including a pair of two-tone slingback pumps in cream and black and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Choose calming, barrier-supportive ingredients – Soothing serums and creams can help to interrupt the inflammatory cascade, especially for those with sensitive skin.

— Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of cream

Verb

Beyond his performance, EVAN has been heavily involved in the creative production of his music, ranging from songwriting to composing and producing.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
These are ultra-thin layers composed of large organic molecules that spontaneously organize into a neat single-molecule sheet.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of compose

Noun

As co-creator (with series director Jeff Schaffer, a Curb and Seinfeld alum) and star, David casts himself as the fly in many historical ointments.

— Judy Berman, Time, 24 June 2026
EltaMD originated in 1800s rural Switzerland as an ointment provider, and this rich legacy of healing has continued in the form of its high-performing, medical-grade formulas that are trusted by doctors and legions of celebrity fans alike.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Definition of ointment

Noun

Clear sunscreen sticks glide across the skin without leaving the chalky white cast that mineral formulas can create, and their solid texture means less dripping or rubbing than a lotion.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand.

— Claire West, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Definition of lotion

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