1. (noun) ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Synonyms: smarm, unction, cream, salve, ointment, balm, emollient, unctuousness, oleaginousness, unguent, smarminess, oiliness, inunction, fulsomeness
2. (verb) salve
anything that remedies or heals or soothes
Synonyms: unguent, unction, balm, ointment
3. (verb) salvage, salve, relieve, save
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Synonyms: spare, pull through, economize, carry through, make unnecessary, ease, salvage, save, lay aside, economise, still, unbosom, take over, salve, redeem, allay, hold open, keep, save up, exempt, let off, palliate, excuse, relieve, assuage, write, preserve, deliver, remedy, alleviate, keep open, free, lighten, bring through, scavenge
4. (verb) salve
apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
Synonyms: relieve, salvage, save
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Synonyms for salve 
