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salve
noun
verb
Anything that remedies or heals or soothes
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noun
Anything that remedies or heals or soothes
“He needed a salve for his conscience”
noun
Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
verb
Apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
verb
Save from ruin, destruction, or harm
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He needed a salve for his conscience
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