noun, verb as in strong fondness

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Example Sentences

Example:The doctor applied a salve to heal the wound.

Definition:To treat (an injury or wound) by healing, to cure or remedy; to mend or fix (a broken or damaged item)

From heal

Example:The two parties reached a mutual understanding after long negotiations.

Definition:A point or period of agreement or compromise in a dispute

From mutual understanding

Example:The judge imposed a light punishment to reflect the minor nature of the offense.

Definition:Action taken to make someone suffer as a just reprisal for a wrong, crime, or offense

From punishment

Example:She comforted her friend by holding her hand.

Definition:To relieve from distress, pain, or grief

From comfort

Example:The diplomat’s efforts successfully pacified the warring factions.

Definition:To make calm, to make less hostile or angry

From pacify