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BALM

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Balm.

How to pronounce balm:

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Balm - as a noun

Any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
balsam
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ointmentsalveunctionunguent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curativecureremedytherapeutic
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Balm - as a verb

To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.

To soothe; to mitigate.

Example Sentences

"I applied a balm to soothe my sunburned skin."
"She always carries a lip balm in her purse."
"The herbal balm helped alleviate my headache."
"The balm had a pleasant scent of lavender."
"He used a healing balm to treat his cracked hands."
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Word Game Points

Is BALM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, balm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BALM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BALM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, balm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BALM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BALM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, balm is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BALM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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