Synonyms for balm

Most common

remedy · ointment · salve · unction · lemon balm · balsam · anodyne · assuager

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.

Related words

Word family

balmy

Phrases

lemon balm bee balm lip balm basil balm spotted bee balm

Forms

Plural

balms → salves, ointments, remedies, unctions…

Example sentences

• remedy Don't worry. We can remedy the mistake we've made.
• ointment Have you ever massaged your legs with this ointment?
• salve This salve will act as a protective film over the burn.
• unction The priest administered Extreme Unction.
• balsam The old man tasted the balsam with his tongue, and found it good.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

salve¹

6 letters

remedy³, balsam²

7 letters

cordial², anodyne, unction, unguent

8 letters

ointment², assuager

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (remedy³ = 3 syllables).

In other languages

Français

baume

Italiano

balsamo

Deutsch

Balsam