MAGIC BULLET Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase magic bullet. (close relations)
Definition of MAGIC BULLET
Best Alternative Words for MAGIC BULLET
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| charm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates • a verbal formula believed to have magical force • something believed to bring good luck • (physics) one of the six flavors of quark, the third most massive of all quarks verb • attract; cause to be enamored • control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft • protect through supernatural powers or charms • induce into action by using one's charm | ||||||||
| cure-all | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists | ||||||||
| elixir | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste • hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold • a substance believed to cure all ills | ||||||||
| nostrum | nounn | |||||||
noun • hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists • patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable | ||||||||
| panacea | nounn | |||||||
noun • hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists • (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia | ||||||||
| potion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
