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

So the idea was having Bernadette really be the mastermind of John’s upbringing as a way to provide a simultaneous salve for her husband’s shame about being afraid about losing out on the opportunity. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 And in these most troubling of ages, when artificial intelligence threatens our very existence and truth has become a battleground, the star wants to offer a salve, if not salvation. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salve

Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve

Verb

Thanks to shea butter and green tea extract, the body care pick smooths and soothes your complexion in seconds.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
On Tuesday at his weekly press conference, Dykes addressed a pair of subjects that relate to his job performance, and neither response may soothe fans who have made up their minds about the fifth-year coach.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of soothe

Noun

Chanel’s Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick is a moisturizing, hydrating balm that’s designed in a twist tube for easy, targeted application.

— Christina Oehler, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
Writing the book has been a very solitary experience—done after Viva falls asleep—and finally getting to squeeze my pals and feel less alone in it is a balm to my nerves.

— Tarajia Morrell, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of balm

Verb

After police cordoned off an area in the city center, the situation calmed down by early Sunday morning.

— Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Amenities and experiences For those who want a relaxing break in between national park hikes and Colorado River rafting, head to the on-site massage cave for a calming treatment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of calm

Noun

The actor and now-beauty founder wore a slouchy, cream-colored coat from The Row’s pre-fall 2018 collection, layered over a vintage ’70s Morris the Cat T-shirt and relaxed trousers.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
She is also styled in a full white suit with Mackage’s cream Madalyn-Glo in high-gloss down and the Yaya-sq sequin jacket.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of cream

Verb

The 13-year-old rapper opted for an all-black outfit, composed of a long high-neck jacket and combat boots.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
That group and other environmental organizations have also argued the chunk of the Sacramento Valley that could soon be flooded is composed of rich oak woodland habitat occupied by an untold number of wildlife species.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of compose

Noun

Billionaire Mark Cuban has spent the last five years trying to make generic drugs like chemotherapy and antifungal ointment cheaper for Americans.

— Jason Mast, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026
The standard treatment is a prescription ultrapotent corticosteroid ointment, commonly clobetasol.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of ointment

Verb

The defense was lulled to sleep and started to celebrate, only for this genius to then scoop the ball up and race down the sidelines for a game-winning score.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Surfaces glow with darting light, the beehive smoke and silhouettes and flickering neon lulls the viewer to a state conducive to such pondering.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of lull

Noun

As always, don’t forget to apply your favorite body lotion post-exfoliation to replenish any lost moisture and keep skin feeling comfortable.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026
Provide plenty of extra rolls of toilet paper, make sure the soap dispenser is full, and put out a matching hand lotion for a luxurious touch.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of lotion

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