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verb

Definition of salvesnext
present tense third-person singular of salve
as in soothes
to free from distress or disturbance attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted

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salves

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noun

plural of salve
as in ointments

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  1. soothes
  2. ointments
  3. calms
  4. balms
Verb
  • The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothes
Noun
  • That’s where thick ointments like petrolatum jelly (the main ingredient in Vaseline) and shea butter come into play.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Topicals are creams, gels, lotions, and ointments which can help surface and slightly below the skin issues.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ointments
Verb
  • Exposure to nature, with its subtle sounds, tranquil silence, and limited color palette calms both brain and body.
    Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His reassuring — and heartfelt speech — calms her nerves as both embrace their ghosts and get married.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of calms
Noun
  • Designed in partnership with Sofia Coppola, the balms come in fittingly camera-ready hues.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Laneige lip balms are another popular product by the brand.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of balms
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