SALVES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of salve

as in soothes

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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noun

plural of salve

as in ointments

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Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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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
Hydrocortisone creams or ointments may help short-term inflammation or itching, but people shouldn’t use topical steroids for more than two weeks at a time because these drugs can make the skin thinner and lead to inflammation.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of ointments

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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
The best eye creams for wrinkles minimize the appearance of fine lines while smoothing, firming, and hydrating your eye area.

— Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026

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By stop-starting Gvardiol — a trick that lulls defenders into a false sense of security — and then faking to go one way and then the other, Messi found space where there seemed to be none and set up Julian Alvarez for Argentina’s third goal.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.

— Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026

Definition of lulls

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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.

— Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of lotions

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The extra hair ties, lotion bottles, lip balms, and stack of books can be pared down, as can any chargers, medications, and other items that don’t belong.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
Product is key here, with balms and fly-away sticks ensuring the perfect frizz-less look.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026

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