Definition of to salve in English English dictionary
to resolve (a difficulty); to refute (an objection); to harmonize (an apparent contradiction)
He which should hold it more rational to make the whole Universe move, and thereby to salve the Earths mobility, is more unreasonable.
An astronomical term meaning to save (the appearances or the phenomena); to explain (a celestial phenomenon); to account for (the apparent motions of the celestial bodies)
Salve is an oily substance that is put on sore skin or a wound to help it heal. a soothing salve for sore, dry lips. = balm. a substance that you put on sore skin to make it less painful. salve your conscience if you do something to salve your conscience, you do it to make yourself feel less guilty
If you do something to salve your conscience, you do it in order to feel less guilty. I give myself treats and justify them to salve my conscience. = ease