BALM Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word balm. (close relations)
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| ointment | nounn | |||||
noun • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin | ||||||
| salve | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • anything that remedies or heals or soothes verb • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing | ||||||
| unguent | nounn | |||||
noun • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation | ||||||
| cream | nounn | |||||
noun • the best people or things in a group • the part of milk containing the butterfat • toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin verb • make creamy by beating • beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight • put on cream, as on one's face or body • remove from the surface • add cream to one's coffee, for example | ||||||
| emollient | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||
| liniment | nounn | |||||
noun • a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain | ||||||
| lotion | nounn | |||||
noun • any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin • liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin | ||||||
| potion | nounn | |||||
noun • a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage | ||||||
| remedy | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil • a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain verb • set straight or right • provide relief for | ||||||
| balsam | nounn | |||||
noun • any seed plant yielding balsam • any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes • an ointment containing a fragrant resin | ||||||
| unction | nounn | |||||
noun • excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm • smug self-serving earnestness • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual | ||||||
