balm
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There is 1 syllable in the word balm.How to pronounce balm:
Definition of balm:
- balm (noun):
- a balsamic (see balsamic sense 1) resin
- one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus commiphora of the family burseraceae)
- an aromatic substance obtained from certain tropical trees and used for healing and soothing
- semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
Synonyms for balm:
arnica
aroma
attar
baby oil
balsam
bouquet
carron oil
cerate
chrism
chrisom
cream
curative
cure
embrocation
emollient
fragrance
fragrancy
holy oil
incense
lanolin
liniment
lip balm
lotion
mentholated salve
mercurial ointment
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Antonyms for balm:
aggravation
aggro
annoyance
astringent
bane
bind
bore
bother
botheration
bugbear
burden
drag
exasperation
fair cow
frustration
gall
goad
hassle
headache
inconvenience
irk
irritant
irritation
menace
nark
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