| Main Entry: | balm |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | oily substance |
Synonyms: |
analgesic, application, balsam, cerate, compound, cream, demulcent, dressing, embrocation, emollient, formula, lotion, medicine, ointment, potion, poultice, preparation, prescription, salve, soother, soothing agent, unction, unguent |
| Main Entry: | balm |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something soothing |
Synonyms: |
alleviation, anodyne, assuagement, comfort, consolation, curative, cure, easement, mitigation, palliative, refreshment, relief, remedy, restorative, solace, soother |
| Main Entry: | aroma |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | distinctive smell |
Synonyms: |
balm, bouquet, fragrance, incense, odor, perfume, redolence, scent, spice |
| Main Entry: | bouquet |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | aroma |
Synonyms: |
aura, balm, fragrance, incense, odor, perfume, redolence, savor, scent, smell, spice |
| Main Entry: | calm |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | make composed, quiet |
Synonyms: |
allay, alleviate, appease, assuage, balm, becalm, compose, cool, cool it, cool out, hush, lay back, lull, mitigate, mollify, pacify, placate, quiet, quieten, relax, relieve, sedate, settle, simmer down, soft-pedal, soothe, steady, still, stroke, take it easy, take the edge off, tranquilize |
Antonyms: |
agitate, anger, disquiet, distract, excite, inflame, irritate, outrage, rouse, ruffle, worry |
| Main Entry: | compose |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | calm, bring under control |
Synonyms: |
adjust, allay, appease, arrange, assuage, balm, becalm, check, collect, comfort, console, contain, control, cool, ease, ease up, hold in, lessen, let up, lull, mitigate, moderate, modulate, pacify, placate, quell, quiet, re-collect, reconcile, regulate, rein, relax, repress, resolve, restrain, settle, simmer down, slacken, smother, soften, solace, soothe, still, suppress, temper, tranquilize, tune down |
| Notes: | compose is preferred when the parts of the whole being assembled are regarded as nonconcrete and more general; when the parts are concrete and specific, then constitute is more appropriate, and then there is comprise, which can mean 'comprehending or encompassing certain parts' |
Antonyms: |
agitate, anger, arouse, distress, excite, upset |
| Main Entry: | emollient |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | lotion |
Synonyms: |
balm, cream, lenitive, liniment, moisturizer, oil, ointment, salve, soothing agent, unguent |
| Main Entry: | essence |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | distillate, concentrate |
Synonyms: |
balm, cologne, drug, effusion, elixir, extract, fragrance, juice, liquor, perfume, potion, scent, spirits, tincture |
| Main Entry: | fragrance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | pleasant odor |
Synonyms: |
aroma, aura, balm, bouquet, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, smell, spice |
Antonyms: |
stench, stink |
| Main Entry: | help |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | assistance, relief |
Synonyms: |
advice, aid, assist, avail, balm, benefit, comfort, cooperation, corrective, cure, guidance, hand, helping hand, lift*, maintenance, nourishment, remedy, service, succor, support, sustenance, use, utility |
Antonyms: |
blockage, check, counteraction, harm, hindrance, hurt, injury, obstruction, stop |