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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
  • It’s loaded with niacinamide, which strengthens the skin and soothes irritation.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Laneige lip mask soothes and moisturizes your lips for a lush, smooth feel.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 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
  • This cream not only locks in moisture but also calms and soothes my skin when exposed to changing climates or dry air in the cabin.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters and sodium hyaluronate, the toner also calms redness and breakouts, plus strengthens the skin barrier.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of calms
Noun
  • The event will showcase singing groups, holiday photo stations, a gourmet hot chocolate bar, activities for kids and vendors with specialty holiday gifts for sale including custom clothing and jewelry, gift sets, soaps and balms, jams and jellies, Christmas ornaments, toys and more.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 7 Dec. 2024
  • However, this pack of four balms delivers sheer, natural shades while still deeply nourishing with organic beeswax and botanical oils, which create a barrier to seal in moisture and keep lips soft and smooth.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of balms
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