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medicine

The word “medicine” has 3 syllables: med-i-cine

It's pronounced as /ˈmɛdəsən/

What is synonym and antonym for medicine?

In the thesaurus, “medicine” has 52 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for medicine along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for medicine

Antonyms for medicine

  • disease

Meanings of medicine

  • noun
    1. A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.
    2. A treatment or cure.
    3. The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
    4. The profession of physicians, surgeons and related specialisms; those who practice medicine.
    5. Ritual magic used, as by a medicine man, to promote a desired outcome in healing, hunting, warfare etc.
    6. Among the Native Americans, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing.
    7. Black magic, superstition.
    8. A philter or love potion.
    9. A physician.
    10. Recreational drugs, especially alcoholic drinks.
  • verb
    1. To treat with medicine.

Example Sentences

  • The doctor prescribed some medicine for her cold.
  • He studied medicine at the university to become a doctor.
  • Traditional medicine has been used for centuries to treat illnesses.
  • Take this medicine twice a day after meals.
  • Advances in medicine have increased life expectancy worldwide.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to medicine, such as: anesthetic, antibiotic, antidote, antiseptic, antitoxin, balm, biologic.

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