salves

The word “salves” has 1 syllable: salves

It's pronounced as /sælvz/

What is synonym and antonym for salves?

In the thesaurus, “salves” has 42 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for 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

Antonyms for salves

aggravates
agitates
arouses
discomposes
disquiets
disturbs
excites
foments
heightens
incites
intensifies
perturbs
rouses
upsets
vexes
works up

Meanings of salves

noun
1. An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
2. Any remedy or action that soothes or heals.

Example Sentences

The medicated salves provided relief for her irritated skin.
His words acted as soothing salves to their wounded hearts.
Traditional herbal salves have been used for centuries to treat minor injuries.
The pharmacist recommended different types of salves for various skin conditions.
The homemade salves proved effective in alleviating the discomfort of insect bites.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to salves, such as: aggravates, agitates, allays, alleviates, appeases, arouses, assuages.

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