salve
noun
\ ˈsav
, ˈsäv, ˈsalv, ˈsälv\
, ˈsäv, ˈsalv, ˈsälv\
Definition of salve
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores
2
: a remedial or soothing influence or agency
a salve to their hurt feelings
salve
verb (1)
salved;
salving
Definition of salve (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to remedy (something, such as disease) with or as if with a salve
salve
verb (2)
\ ˈsalv
\
\
salved;
salving
Definition of salve (Entry 3 of 3)
Other Words from salve
Verb (2)
salvor
\ ˈsal-vər
, -ˌvȯr \
noun
, -ˌvȯr \
noun
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More Definitions for salve
salve
noun
English Language Learners Definition of salve
: a creamy substance that you put on a wound to heal it or to make it less painful
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salve
noun
\ ˈsav
, ˈsäv\
, ˈsäv\
Kids Definition of salve
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a healing or soothing ointment
salve
verb
salved;
salving
Kids Definition of salve (Entry 2 of 2)
: to quiet or soothe with or as if with a salve
salve
noun
\ ˈsav
, ˈsäv
, ˈsȧv
, ˈsalv, ˈsälv\
, ˈsäv
, ˈsȧv
, ˈsalv, ˈsälv\
Medical Definition of salve
: an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores
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