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CURES Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word cures. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word cures. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CURES

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alleviates
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

ameliorates
verbv
verb

• to make better

• get better

betters
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

• (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness

noun

• something superior in quality or condition or effect

• someone who bets

• a superior person having claim to precedence

• the superior one of two alternatives

adverb

• comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.

• from a position of superiority or authority

adjective satellite

• (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

• more than half

verb

• surpass in excellence

• to make better

• get better

fixes
verbv
noun

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug

• the act of putting something in working order again

• an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear

• a determination of the place where something is

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• cause to be firmly attached

• decide upon or fix definitely

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• take vengeance on or get even

• set or place definitely

• kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study

• make fixed, stable or stationary

• make infertile

• influence an event or its outcome by illegal means

• put (something somewhere) firmly

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

• to be about to do something

heals
verbv
verb

• heal or recover

• get healthy again

• provide a cure for, make healthy again

mitigates
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• to temper

palliates
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• provide physical relief, as from pain

rectifies
verbv
verb

• determine the length of

• reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

• bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

• set straight or right

• make right or correct

• convert into direct current

relieves
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

remedies
nounn
noun

• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

verb

• set straight or right

• provide relief for

repairs
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of putting something in working order again

• a formal way of referring to the condition of something

• a frequently visited place

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• make amends for; pay compensation for

• move, travel, or proceed toward some place

• set straight or right

• give new life or energy to

resolves
verbv
noun

• the trait of being resolute

• a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

verb

• bring to an end; settle conclusively

• reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation

• reach a decision

• understand the meaning of

• make clearly visible

• find the solution

• cause to go into a solution

restores
verbv
verb

• return to its original or usable and functioning condition

• get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate

• give or bring back

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• bring back into original existence, use, function, or position

treats
nounn
noun

• something considered choice to eat

• an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight

verb

• interact in a certain way

• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

• provide treatment for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• provide with a gift or entertainment

• provide with choice or abundant food or drink

• engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement

• regard or consider in a specific way

heal
verbv
verb

• heal or recover

• get healthy again

• provide a cure for, make healthy again

curacy
nounn
noun

• the position of a curate

curative
adjectiveadj
noun

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

adjective satellite

• tending to cure or restore to health

remedy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

verb

• set straight or right

• provide relief for

therapeutic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or involved in therapy

noun

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

adjective satellite

• tending to cure or restore to health

bring around
verbv
verb

• cause to adopt an opinion or course of action

• provide a cure for, make healthy again

• call to mind

Best Hypernyms For CURES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cures, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
aid change harden help indurate keep medicament medication medicine preserve antidotes curatives healings medications remedies restoratives solutions therapies treatments
Phrases (1)
medicinal drug

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