Synonyms & related words for balsam

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of balsam — including balm, ointment, salve, unguent, inunction, lotion. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to balsam

Explore words related to balsam — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include balsamiferous, balsamy, snapweed, tolu, copaiba, balsamic, balmlike, impatiens. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for balsam

Common synonyms for balsam include balm, ointment, salve, unguent, inunction, lotion, liniment, myrrh — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does balsam come from?

The word balsam breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root balsam-, from Greek balsamon (“balsam tree, resin”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.