I. salve 1 /sælv, sɑːv $ sæv/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable and countable]
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: sealf ]
a substance that you put on sore skin to make it less painful SYN balm :
lip salve
II. salve 2 BrE AmE verb [transitive] formal
salve your conscience if you do something to salve your conscience, you do it to make yourself feel less guilty SYN ease