Balm synonyms

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solace
A source of comfort or consolation.
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consolation
The definition of consolation refers to comfort that is given to someone in a time of disappointment, or to the people or things that are providing that comfort.
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comfort
A condition or feeling of pleasurable physical ease or relief from pain or stress:
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relief
Relief is the ease of pain, tension, strain or other discomfort.
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remedy
A medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.
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cure
A solution to a problem.
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salve
Any medicinal ointment applied to wounds, skin irritations, burns, etc. for purposes of soothing or healing
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ointment
A highly viscous or semisolid substance used on the skin as a cosmetic, emollient, or medicament; a salve.
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formula
(Chemistry) A symbolic representation of the composition or of the composition and structure of a compound.
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emollient
Something which softens or lubricates the skin.
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soother
(Canada, Ireland) A plastic device that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.
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allay
To put (fears, etc.) to rest; quiet; calm
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calm
(Intransitive) To become calm.
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quiet
To cause someone to become quiet.
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still
In addition; besides:
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alleviation
An alleviating or being alleviated
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refreshment
A light snack or fresh drink without alcohol.
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mitigation
Mitigation is the process of making something less severe or less intense.
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assuagement
The condition of being assuaged.
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unguent
A salve for soothing or healing; an ointment.
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lotion
A protective or restorative liquid or cream applied to the skin.
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liniment
A medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or relieve stiffness.
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potion
A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.
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poultice
A soft, moist mass applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe. A poultice is usually wrapped in cloth and often warmed before being applied.
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plaster
A pastelike mixture applied to a part of the body for healing or cosmetic purposes.
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application
(Computing) A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)
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dressing
The activity of getting dressed.
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compound
A word composed of two or more base morphemes, whether hyphenated or not
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prescription
A doctor's written direction for the preparation and use of medicine, the grinding of lenses for eyeglasses, etc.
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sweet-oil
Any mild, edible oil, as olive oil
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demulcent
A soothing, usually mucilaginous or oily substance, such as glycerin or lanolin, used especially to relieve pain in inflamed or irritated mucous membranes.
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irritation (antonym)
A condition of morbid excitability or oversensitiveness of an organ or part of the body; a state in which the application of ordinary stimuli produces pain or excessive or vitiated action.
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vexation (antonym)
Vexation is something that causes you to be annoyed or distressed.
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irritant (antonym)
A source of irritation.
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medicine (related)
Medicine is defined as the science of diagnosing and preventing disease and of maintaining health.
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anodyne
Anodyne is defined as a pain reliever.
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assuager
Someone who or something which assuages.
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balsam
Any aromatic preparation made with balsam, as certain medical dressings
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cream
Any of various foods or confections made of cream or having a creamy consistency
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fragrance
The quality of having a pleasant odor:
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lull
A short period of quiet or of comparative calm, lessened activity, etc.
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mitigant
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nepenthe
Something that induces forgetfulness of sorrow or eases pain.
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oil
Oil is a slippery liquid that comes from minerals as well as animal and vegetable fat.
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perfume
Perfume is defined as a nice smell, or a substance created to produce a nice smell.
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spice
(Countable, uncountable) Plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.
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unction
The act of anointing, as in medical treatment or a religious ceremony
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becalm
To render motionless for lack of wind:
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settle
To place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home, or the like.
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tranquilize
(Intransitive) To become tranquil; to relax.
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officinal
(Obs.) Commonly kept in stock in a pharmacy
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mentholatum
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vaseline
A greenish-yellow coloured glass, or the colouring used in the manufacture of this glass.
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brilliantine
An oily, perfumed hairdressing.
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collyrium
Loosely, any product applied to or around the eyes; kohl.
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condolement
An expression of sorrow or sympathy because of a bereavement; condolence
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electuary
(Medicine) Any preparation of a medicine mixed with honey or similar in order to make it more palatable to swallow.
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eye-lotion
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eyewater
(Medicine) A wash or lotion for application to the eyes.
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glycerin
(Organic chemistry) Alternative spelling of glycerine.
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inunctum
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lincture
A linctus; medicine taken by licking with the tongue.
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linctus
(Medicine) Any syrupy medication; especially a remedy for coughs
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pharmacon
A medicine or drug.
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tisane
A medicinal drink, originally made from barley soaked in water; a herbal tea. [from 14th c.]
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unguentum
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cleanser (related)
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balms (related)
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peppermint (related)
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moisturizer (related)
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calendula (related)
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moisturize (related)
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nourishing (related)
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easement
​(law) Legal right to use another person's property, generally in order to cross a part of the property, or to gain access to something on the property.
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preparation
(Countable) A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.
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Balm Sentence Examples

  • The prevalent bush plants are khansa (umbrella mimosa), acacias, aloes, and, especially, Boswellia and Commiphora, which yield highly fragrant resins and balsams, such as myrrh, frankincense (olibanum) and " balm of Gilead."

  • " cream "), a mixture of olive oil and balm, used for anointing in the Roman Catholic church in baptism, confirmation and ordination, and in the consecrating and blessing of altars, chalices, baptismal water, &c. The consecration of the " chrism " is performed by a bishop, and since the 5th century has taken place on Maundy Thursday.

  • The "balm" (Heb.

  • Lip balm helps to combat these drying effects as the lips do not have natural sweat or oil glands.

  • If the skin feels a little sore apply a shaving balm to the shaved area and a moisturizer to the rest of the face.

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