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balm

noun

/bɑːm/

Meaning

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.

balm to the soul

ointment, salve, lotion, relief, comfort

irritant, harm

healing balm, soothing balm, balm for wounds, balm to the heart

A confusing and difficult problem or question that is hard to solve or understand.

An instrument used to measure and show time.

The quality of being exact and accurate.

a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

a statement or event that tells you of a possible danger or problem