What is another word for antidote?

1081 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ˈantɪdˌə͡ʊt], [ ˈantɪdˌə‍ʊt], [ ˈa_n_t_ɪ_d_ˌəʊ_t]

Antidote is a term that refers to a medicine or treatment to counteract the effects of a poison or disease. Some synonyms for the word include countermeasure, remedy, curative, panacea, cure-all, and therapy. Countermeasure denotes a defensive reaction taken against an attack or threat. Remedy is another synonym which refers to a cure for an ailment or disease. Curative implies a healing process to restore health. Panacea is a remedy that is believed to cure all diseases or problems. Cure-all is a similar term that implies a remedy that can cure everything. Therapy is a more specific term that refers to the treatment of an illness or medical condition.

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How to use "Antidote" in context?

There are a number of things in life that can be poisonous to the body, whether it is the plant world or the animal world. Unfortunately, not all poison is identifiable and not all poisoning can be cured. antidotes are necessary to correct the effects of poisoning and restore the body to a healthy state.

There are several types of antidotes, each designed to correct a different type of poisoning. The first type of antidote is the emetic, which is used to remove toxins from the body. The next type of antidote is the antacid, which helps neutralize the acidity in the stomach.

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Noun, singular or mass
      cure.
  • Other Related

    • Noun, singular or mass
      remedy.

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