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balm

/bɑːm/

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noun

C1formalcommon/bɑːm/

A noun referring to a fragrant, soothing substance, often an ointment or oil, used for healing, comfort, or relief.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ароматическое, успокаивающее вещество, часто мазь или масло, используемое для заживления, утешения или облегчения.esSustancia aromática y calmante, a menudo un ungüento o aceite, usada para curar, consolar o aliviar.frSubstance aromatique apaisante, souvent sous forme de pommade ou d'huile, utilisée pour guérir, consoler ou soulager ; au sens figuré, ce qui apporte réconfort ou apaisement.deEin aromatischer, beruhigender Stoff, oft eine Salbe oder ein Öl, die zum Heilen, Trösten oder Lindern verwendet wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma substância aromática e calmante, geralmente uma pomada ou óleo usada para curar, consolar ou aliviar; também pode se referir a algo que traz consolo ou alívio.zh芳香、舒缓的物质,通常是药膏或油,用于愈合、安慰或缓解。arاسم يدل على مادة عطرية مهدئة، غالبًا مرهم أو زيت، تُستخدم للشفاء أو التخفيف أو المواساة.

  1. Soothing substance B1 formal

    A fragrant, oily substance used to heal or soothe the skin.

    • She applied a soothing balm to her sunburned shoulders.
    • This herbal balm helps relieve muscle pain.
    • The pharmacist recommended a lip balm for dry lips.

    ruБальзамesBálsamofrBaumedeBalsamptBálsamozh药膏arبلسم

    Synonymes: balsamcreamemollientlotionointmentsalveunguent

  2. Comfort or relief B2 formal

    Something that gives comfort, peace, or emotional relief.

    • Her kind words were a balm to his troubled heart.
    • Music can be a balm for the weary soul.
    • The gentle rain was a balm after the long, hot summer.

    ruУтешениеesBálsamo (consuelo)frbaume (sens figuré)deTrostptConsolozh慰藉arعزاء

    Synonymes: assuagementbalsamcomfortconsolationreliefsalvesolace

    Antonymes: afflictionagitationirritanttormentvexation

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