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salve

Definition

  • noun: a creamy substance that you put on a wound to heal it or to make it less painful
  • noun: an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores
  • verb: to make (something) less painful
  • verb: to remedy (as disease) with or as if with a salve
  • synonyms: salvage

Examples

  • He bought her flowers to 'salve' his guilty conscience.

  • a 'salve' for rashes/sunburns

  • The lotion 'salved' the pain.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) so I'm glad to see you back at work. With that said, no one could blame you if you wanted to take a personal day. I find the work reassuring. Sometimes the best salve is routine. Nothing routine about today, though. I know this must be difficult for you. I'm sorry, I don't understand. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8