Definition of salve

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• salve is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• salve is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• salve is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of salve

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. balm
  2. ointment
  3. unction
  4. unguent
• save from ruin, destruction, or harm (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. relieve
  2. salvage
  3. save
• anything that remedies or heals or soothes (noun)

  Examples

  1. he needed a salve for his conscience
• apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing (verb)

See definition of salve in Merriam Webster