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Vocabulary Entry
salve
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A balm or ointment used to promote healing or soothe irritation.
Example Sentences
"She applied a salve to her sunburn to relieve the pain."
"The herbal salve worked wonders on his dry skin."
"He carried a small jar of salve in his first aid kit."
V
verb
To ease pain or distress; to mitigate or soothe.
Example Sentences
"She tried to salve his wounds with gentle words."
"In an attempt to salve the situation, the manager offered a refund."
"He salved his conscience by donating to charity."