salve

noun/sælv/CEFR C1

মলম; সান্ত্বনা

Meaning

A soothing ointment for skin, or something that eases a bad feeling.

Example sentences

  • She rubbed salve into the burn.পোড়া জায়গায় সে মলম লাগাল।
  • The apology was a salve to his pride.ক্ষমাপ্রার্থনাটি তার আত্মসম্মানে প্রলেপ দিয়েছিল।

Common phrases with “salve”

  • apply a salveমলম লাগানো
  • a salve to the conscienceবিবেকের প্রলেপ
  • a healing salveআরোগ্যদায়ক মলম

A common mistake

They salved the sunken ship's cargo.→They salvaged the sunken ship's cargo.

Salvage is rescuing property from loss; salve is soothing something sore. They come from different roots despite the near-identical look, and salve also works as a verb: to salve your conscience.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: ointment, balm

Antonyms: irritant

Similar words, and what each means

  • ointment

    মলম

    A soft cream you rub on the skin to heal it.

  • balm

    মলম, প্রলেপ

    A soft oily cream that soothes the skin, or anything that comforts.

Other English words for “মলম; সান্ত্বনা”

  • ointment

    A soft cream you rub on the skin to heal it.

  • balm

    A soft oily cream that soothes the skin, or anything that comforts.

  • comfort

    To make someone feel less sad or worried.

  • solace

    Comfort or relief in a time of sadness or difficulty.

  • succour

    Help given to someone who is suffering.

  • consolation

    Comfort given to someone who is sad or disappointed.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “salve” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • জুতার বাইরের তলা
    • • নারীত্ব, প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক নারীজীবন
    • • মলম; সান্ত্বনা
    • • ফসল কাটার যন্ত্র; ফসল কাটার শ্রমিক, যন্ত্র
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    মলম; সান্ত্বনা — salve (noun) — মলম; সান্ত্বনা. A soothing ointment for skin, or something that eases a bad feeling.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “salve”?

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    • • ointment
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    Show the answer

    ointment — ointment — মলম. A soft cream you rub on the skin to heal it.

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