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lenitive: remedy that eases pain and discomfort

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qualifying collapse

modifying collapse

sedative collapse: a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

shock absorber collapse: a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks"

modulator collapse

mitigator collapse

extenuating collapse: partially excusing or justifying; "extenuating circumstances"

lanolin collapse: an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep); a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics

dulling collapse

assuasive collapse: freeing from fear and anxiety

stabilizer collapse: a device for making something stable; airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft; a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state

pomade collapse: hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment; apply pomade to (hair)

mitigating collapse

alleviative collapse: moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

remedial collapse: tending or intended to rectify or improve; "a remedial reading course"; "remedial education"

limiting collapse: strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase; "the restrictive clause in `Each made a list of the books that had influenced him' limits the books on the list to only those particular ones defined by the clause"

peacemaker collapse

moderator collapse: someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence; someone who presides over a forum or debate; in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly; any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors

restrictive collapse: (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports; serving to restrict; "teenagers eager to escape restrictive home environments"

unguent collapse

demulcent collapse: a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin; having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

emollient collapse

cathartic collapse: strongly laxative; emotionally purging (of e.g. art); emotionally purging

anesthetic collapse: a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

ointment collapse: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

cleansing collapse: acting like an antiseptic

unction collapse: anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual; excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

palliative collapse: remedy that alleviates pain without curing

lotion collapse: any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin; liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"

eyewash collapse

deadening collapse

purgative collapse: a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

subduing collapse

easing collapse: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"; a change for the better

numbing collapse: causing numbness or insensitivity; "the numbing effect of grief"

cold cream collapse: a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin

softening collapse: the process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"

soothing collapse: affording physical relief; "a soothing ointment for her sunburn"

balsam collapse: an ointment containing a fragrant resin; any seed plant yielding balsam; any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes

balmy collapse: mild and pleasant; "balmy days and nights"; "the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth"; "a soft breeze"; informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy"

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