PANACEAS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word panaceas. (close relations)
Definition of PANACEAS
Best Alternative Words for PANACEAS
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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 | ||||||||
magic bullet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a remedy (drug or therapy or preventive) that cures or prevents a disease | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
catholicon | nounn | |||||||
noun • hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists | ||||||||
miracle | nounn | |||||||
noun • any amazing or wonderful occurrence • a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent | ||||||||
allheal | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • Any of several plants supposed to have broad healing powers. | ||||||||
woundwort | nounn | |||||||
noun • Any of several plants formerly used in poultices for wounds. | ||||||||
silver bullet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a simple guaranteed solution for a difficult problem |