Salve — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈsav/ (noun) /ˈsalv/ (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Salve

Salve (noun)

  1. an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores
  2. a remedial or soothing influence or agency

Salve (verb)

  1. to remedy (something, such as disease) with or as if with a salve
  2. quiet, assuage
  3. salvage

Salve (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to free from distress or disturbance

    "attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted"

    similar: becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten (chiefly British), settle, soothe, still, tranquilize
    related: appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy
    opposite: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex
    near: aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

Salve (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in cream, balm

    similar: balm, cream, embrocation, liniment, lotion, ointment, unguent, cataplasm, dressing, plaster, poultice

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Salve

The most common words with a similar meaning to Salve:

Chiefly British: quieten
becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize, balm, cream, embrocation, liniment, lotion, ointment, unguent, cataplasm, dressing, plaster, poultice

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Salve

Words with the opposite meaning of Salve:

agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex

Related Words for Salve

appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy

Near Antonyms of Salve

aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

Word Forms of Salve

Inflections: salved, salving

Derived words: salvor (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Salve

Middle English, from Old English sealf; akin to Old High German salba salve, Greek olpē oil flask

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Salve

What does "Salve" mean?

"Salve" means an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Salve"?

Other words for "Salve" include becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten and settle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Salve" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Salve"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Salve". Common alternatives include becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten, settle, soothe and still.

What is the opposite of "Salve"?

Antonyms of "Salve" include agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset and vex. Near antonyms include aggravate, heighten, intensify and arouse.

How do you use "Salve" in a sentence?

Examples of "Salve" in a sentence: "attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted".

Is "Salve" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Salve" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Salve"?

"Salve" is pronounced /ˈsav/ as a noun and /ˈsalv/ as a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Salve"?

"Salve" comes from Middle English, from Old English sealf; akin to Old High German salba salve, Greek olpē oil flask. First known use: before 12th century.