1. (

• ointment ,
• unction ,
• unguent ,
• balm ,
• salve

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

2. (

• salve

) anything that remedies or heals or soothes; "he needed a salve for his conscience" ;

1. (

• salvage ,
• salve ,
• relieve ,
• save ,

) save from ruin, destruction, or harm ;

2. (

• salve

) apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing ;