salve

/sˈɑv/

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Definitions

Noun
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Noun
anything that remedies or heals or soothes; "he needed a salve for his conscience"
Verb
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Verb
apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing