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Balm (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The pharmacist recommended applying a balm to the wound to promote healing and reduce scarring.
  • Aloe vera is a natural balm that can be used to soothe sunburned skin.
  • The doctor prescribed a topical balm to relieve the patient's eczema symptoms.
  • She rubbed a balm on her sore muscles after the long hike to ease the discomfort.
  • The herbalist created a homemade balm using beeswax and essential oils to treat dry skin.

Related Words

  • Balmy (adjective)

Meaning 2

Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The pharmacist recommended a balm for my sunburned skin to help soothe the pain and reduce inflammation.
  • She applied a fragrant balm to her lips to protect them from the cold winter air.
  • The herbalist created a homemade balm using aloe vera and tea tree oil to treat minor cuts and scrapes.
  • The athlete used a medicated balm to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by her sprained ankle.
  • After shaving, he applied a cooling balm to calm his irritated skin and reduce redness.

Synonyms

  • Unction
  • Ointment
  • Salve
  • Unguent

Hypernyms

  • Curative
  • Remedy
  • Cure

Hyponyms

  • Sacramental Oil
  • Balsam
  • Arnica
  • Carron Oil
  • Lip Balm
  • Mercurial Ointment
  • Zinc Ointment
  • Baby Oil
  • Cerate
  • Chrism
  • Chrisom
  • Mentholated Salve
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