SALVE

(noun) anything that remedies or heals or soothes
"he needed a salve for his conscience"
(noun) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
synonyms : balm , ointment , unction , unguent
the foul-smelling, gooey balm she produced out of the cupboard put me off at first, but it sure did work wonders for the rash on my back. -added by diviya_inlas
The nurse applied an unguent to hte patient's wound. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
(verb) save from ruin, destruction, or harm
synonyms : relieve , salvage , save

Mnemonics for salve

(Tag: english) salve sounds like SOLVE..a doctor solve the problem of a patient by giving him medicines that can heal him.
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(Tag: ) SOLVE...when you solve all the problems of your life, it works as a soothing ointment
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(Tag: ) salve is the root of 'salvation'
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