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- pronunciation:
- saev
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sav
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saelv
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an ointment used medicinally to heal or soothe sores and other wounds.
- similar words:
- ointment, remedy
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| definition 2: |
anything that has the effect of healing or soothing, such as a kind word or compliment.
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| related words: |
analgesic, lotion, wash |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
salves, salving, salved |
| definition: |
to heal or soothe with or as if with a salve.
We could not salve his wounded feelings.- similar words:
- soothe
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| related words: |
anoint, relieve, remedy |
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