1. (

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

) save from ruin, destruction, or harm ;

2. (

• salve

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

1. (

• demulcent ,
• emollient ,
• salving ,
• softening

) having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin ;