balms

The word “balms” has 1 syllable: balms

It's pronounced as /bɑːmz/


What is synonym and antonym for balms?

In the thesaurus, “balms” has 13 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for balms

  • aromas
  • attars
  • bouquets
  • essences
  • fragrances
  • fragrancies
  • incenses
  • odors
  • ottos
  • perfumes
  • redolences
  • scents
  • spices

Antonyms for balms

Meanings of balms

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • Balms containing aloe vera are often used to soothe sunburned skin.
  • The herbal balms her grandmother made were known for their healing properties.
  • He applied medicated balms to his sore muscles after a strenuous workout.
  • Essential oil balms can be effective in relieving headaches when applied to the temples.
  • The pharmacist recommended several over-the-counter balms for treating dry lips in the winter.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to balms, such as: aromas, attars, bouquets, essences, fetors, fragrances, fragrancies.

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

Related Words

palliatives

  • aids
  • anesthetics
  • anodynes
  • answers
  • antidotes
  • balms
  • correctives
  • curatives
  • cure-alls
  • cures
  • elixirs
  • help
  • hypnotics
  • medicinals
  • medicines
  • narcotics
  • opiates
  • pacifiers
  • panaceas
  • rectifiers
  • reliefs
  • remedies
  • security blankets
  • sedatives
  • solutions
  • soporifics
  • succors
  • therapeutics
  • therapies
  • tranquilizers
  • tranquillizers

salves

  • allays
  • alleviates
  • appeases
  • assuages
  • balms
  • becalms
  • calms
  • cataplasms
  • composes
  • conciliates
  • creams
  • dressings
  • eases
  • embrocations
  • hushes
  • lays
  • liniments
  • lotions
  • lullabies
  • lulls
  • mitigates
  • mollifies
  • narcotizes
  • ointments
  • pacifies
  • placates
  • plasters
  • poultices
  • quells
  • quietens
  • quiets
  • relaxes
  • relieves
  • sedates
  • settles
  • solaces
  • soothes
  • stills
  • stupefies
  • tranquilizes
  • tranquillizes
  • unguents

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