Rub and Salve

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Rub

Rub noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
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Salve and rub are semantically related In some cases you can use "Salve" instead a noun "Rub".

Salve

Salve noun - Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
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Rub and salve are semantically related in ointment topic. Sometimes you can use "Rub" instead a noun "Salve".
Nearby Words: salving, salved, salver

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  • Losing Your Head In the medieval Dutch ballad "Het lied van heer Halewijn" (the song of lord Halewijn), the evil Halewijn's head keeps talking after the heroine chops it off, asking her to blow on his horn to summon his friends, and to rub salve on his neck (the heroine refuses).
    Source: Losing Your Head
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