balm

The word “balm” has 1 syllable: balm

It's pronounced as /bɑːm/


What is synonym and antonym for balm?

In the thesaurus, “balm” has 12 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for balm along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for balm

  • aroma
  • consolation
  • fragrance
  • fragrancy
  • lotion
  • ointment
  • palliative
  • perfume
  • potion
  • salve
  • scent
  • solace

Antonyms for balm

  • reek
  • stench
  • stink

Meanings of balm

  • noun
    1. Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
    2. A plant or tree yielding such substance.
    3. Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.
    4. Something soothing.
    5. The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis.
    6. Any of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm.
  • verb
    1. To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.
    2. To soothe; to mitigate.

Example Sentences

  • The cool breeze was a welcome balm on a hot summer day.
  • Music can often serve as a soothing balm for the soul during difficult times.
  • Her words were a gentle balm that calmed his anxious heart.
  • After a long day of work, a warm bath can be a comforting balm for tired muscles.
  • The laughter of children playing outside was like a healing balm for the neighborhood's spirit.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to balm, such as: aroma, consolation, fragrance, fragrancy, lotion, ointment, palliative.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

palliative

  • alleviation
  • apology
  • approval
  • argument
  • assistance
  • balm
  • basis
  • beneficial
  • booze
  • calming
  • comfort
  • confirmation
  • consolation
  • cosmetic
  • cream
  • curative
  • disciplinary
  • drink
  • ethanol
  • explanation
  • happiness
  • healthful
  • help
  • helpful
  • liquor
  • maintenance
  • medicinal
  • medicine
  • methanol
  • mitigation
  • ointment
  • pacifier
  • pretext
  • punitive
  • rationale
  • rationalization
  • reassuring
  • remedial
  • reprieve
  • respite
  • salubrious
  • salutary
  • salve
  • satisfaction
  • security blanket
  • sedative
  • smoke
  • solace
  • support
  • therapeutic
  • tranquilizer
  • tranquillizer
  • vindication

palliatives

  • alleviation
  • apology
  • approval
  • argument
  • assistance
  • balm
  • balms
  • basis
  • booze
  • comfort
  • confirmation
  • consolation
  • cosmetic
  • cream
  • drink
  • ethanol
  • explanation
  • happiness
  • help
  • hypnotics
  • liquor
  • maintenance
  • medicinals
  • medicines
  • methanol
  • mitigation
  • ointment
  • pacifiers
  • palliative
  • pretext
  • rationale
  • rationalization
  • reprieve
  • respite
  • salve
  • satisfaction
  • sedatives
  • smoke
  • solace
  • solutions
  • support
  • tranquilizers
  • tranquillizers
  • vindication

salve

salves

salving


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