Pronunciation: /sælv/
noun a medicinal ointment or balm used to soothe or heal skin
A1 I applied a soothing salve to my sunburned skin.
A2 The herbal salve helped relieve the pain in my muscles.
B1 The pharmacist recommended a healing salve for my cut.
B2 She used a homemade salve to treat her dry hands.
C1 The artisan crafted a luxurious salve using rare ingredients.
C2 The dermatologist prescribed a potent salve for the patient's eczema.
verb to apply a salve to a wound or injury
A1 She salves her wounds with aloe vera gel.
A2 He salved his conscience by apologizing to his friend.
B1 The company tried to salve the situation by offering a discount to the upset customers.
B2 The government tried to salve the public's fears by implementing new safety measures.
C1 The CEO's speech was meant to salve the concerns of the investors.
C2 The therapist used various techniques to salve the emotional pain of her clients.
formal The pharmacist recommended a salve to treat the patient's skin irritation.
informal I always keep a jar of salve in my medicine cabinet for cuts and scrapes.
slang Hey, can you pass me that magic salve for my sunburn?
figurative Music has always been a salve for my soul during tough times.
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