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Vocabulary Entry
balm
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A soothing or healing substance, typically used to alleviate pain or discomfort.
Example Sentences
"She applied a balm to her chapped lips."
"The herbal balm worked wonders for his sore muscles."
"He found comfort in the balm of her words."
V
verb
To soothe or heal; to make something less painful or troubling.
Example Sentences
"She balmed his troubled mind with her gentle words."
"The comforting music balmed his anxiety."
"He tried to balm his friend's hurt feelings with an apology."