salve

noun

A soothing ointment or balm applied to the skin for healing or protection.

"She put a healing salve on the graze."

verb

To soothe or relieve a troubled mind, conscience, or wounded pride.

"His apology helped to salve her wounded pride."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: ointment, unguent, balm, unction, salvage, relieve, save