BALMS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word balms. (close relations)
Definition of BALMS
balm
Best Alternative Words for BALMS
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creams | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
embrocations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain | ||||||||
emollients | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
liniments | nounn | |||||||
noun • a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain | ||||||||
lotions | 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 | ||||||||
ointments | 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 | ||||||||
poultices | nounn | |||||||
noun • a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc. verb • dress by covering with a therapeutic substance | ||||||||
preparations | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose • a substance prepared according to a formula • the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening • the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) • (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord • activity leading to skilled behavior • preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) • the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat | ||||||||
salves | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
balsam | nounn | |||||||
noun • any seed plant yielding balsam • any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes • an ointment containing a fragrant resin | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
unguent | nounn | |||||||
noun • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation |