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 51 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for balm along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for balm
- alleviation
- analgesic
- anodyne
- application
- aroma
- assuagement
- attar
- balsam
- bouquet
- cerate
- comfort
- compound
- consolation
- cream
- curative
- cure
- demulcent
- dressing
- easement
- embrocation
- emollient
- essence
- formula
- fragrance
- fragrancy
- incense
- lotion
- medicine
- mitigation
- odor
- ointment
- otto
- palliative
- perfume
- potion
- poultice
- preparation
- prescription
- redolence
- refreshment
- relief
- remedy
- restorative
- salve
- scent
- solace
- soother
- soothing agent
- spice
- unction
- unguent
Antonyms for balm
Meanings of balm
- noun
- 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.
- A plant or tree yielding such substance.
- Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.
- Something soothing.
- The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis.
- Any of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm.
- verb
- To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.
- 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 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to balm, such as: alleviation, analgesic, anodyne, application, aroma, assuagement, attar.
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Related Words
palliation
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- why and wherefore
balminess
- absurdity
- aroma
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- attar
- balm
- bouquet
- brainlessness
- cologne
- craziness
- daftness
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calm
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- cool
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- heartsease
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- in order
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- informality
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- lay
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- level
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- balm
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- liniment
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- tranquilize
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- unction
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- untrouble