CURARE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word curare. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CURARE
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disable | verbv | |||||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action • injure permanently | ||||||||
immobilize | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital • to hold fast or prevent from moving • make defenseless • convert (assets) into fixed capital • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) • cause to be unable to move | ||||||||
incapacitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action • injure permanently | ||||||||
paralyze | verbv | |||||||
verb • make powerless and unable to function • cause to be paralyzed and immobile | ||||||||
stun | verbv | |||||||
verb • make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow • hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag • overcome as with astonishment or disbelief | ||||||||
weaken | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||
tubocurarine | nounn | |||||||
noun • a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles |