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BALM Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word balm. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word balm. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BALM

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ointment
nounn
noun

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

salve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• anything that remedies or heals or soothes

verb

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

unguent
nounn
noun

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

cream
nounn
noun

• the best people or things in a group

• the part of milk containing the butterfat

• toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

verb

• make creamy by beating

• beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

• put on cream, as on one's face or body

• remove from the surface

• add cream to one's coffee, for example

emollient
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

adjective satellite

• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

liniment
nounn
noun

• a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

lotion
nounn
noun

• any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

• liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

potion
nounn
noun

• a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage

remedy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

verb

• set straight or right

• provide relief for

balsam
nounn
noun

• any seed plant yielding balsam

• any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes

• an ointment containing a fragrant resin

unction
nounn
noun

• excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

• smug self-serving earnestness

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

Best Hypernyms For BALM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for balm, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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balsam curative cure remedy therapeutic

Alternatives for OINTMENT

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