Salve — synonyms, definition

1. salve (Noun)

application balm cerate demulcent dressing emollient liniment lotion ointment unction unguent

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

salve (Noun) — Anything that remedies, heals or soothes. ex. "he needed a salve for his conscience"

curative cure redress redressal remediation remedy therapeutic Balsam arnica baby oil carron oil cerate chrism chrisom holy oil lip balm lip salve mentholated salve mercurial ointment sacramental oil zinc ointment lanolin wool fat wool grease

2. salve (Verb)

amend compose harmonise harmonize heal relieve salvage save settle soothe

salve (Verb) — Prevent being ruined, destroyed, lost, or harmed.

salve (Verb) — (medicine) apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing.

deliver medicate medicine rescue