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Definitions

balm

[bahm] / bɑm /
NOUN
oily substance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lotion ointment potion salve
STRONG
analgesic application balsam cerate compound cream demulcent dressing embrocation emollient formula medicine poultice preparation prescription unction unguent
WEAK
soother soothing agent
NOUN
something soothing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consolation palliative solace
STRONG
alleviation anodyne assuagement comfort curative cure easement mitigation refreshment relief remedy restorative
WEAK
soother
Antonyms
STRONG
disease hurt injury pain

Example Sentences

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All of that access can feel like a balm for the ever-embattled press, a deserved return to pride of place.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Spending time in the company of a man who has been at the heart of British literary culture for nearly 50 years is balm for the soul.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Blanck’s classes have been a balm for his students in this worst of years.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Slower price growth has been little balm for a stagnant housing market.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

I dip two fingers in the jar and gently spread the balm over my calf.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.