What is another word for cure?

Common synonyms for cure include remedy, curative, therapeutic, bringaround, heal.

What is the opposite of cure?

Antonyms of cure include illness, disease, sickness, affliction, malady.

Synonyms for

Cure

Verb / kjʊr / Another word for cure — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make someone who is sick or unhappy healthy or happy again

Synonyms & similar words

remedy curative therapeutic bringaround heal heal treat fix remedy restore mend recover relieve alleviate ameliorate correct ease rectify rehabilitate satisfy soothe solve tame undo

Synonyms by register

Formal

remedy treatment therapy solution

Informal

fix heal mend

Literary

balm panacea

Antonyms

illness disease sickness affliction malady ailment

Common collocations

cure for cancer
cure disease
find a cure
seek a cure
miracle cure
cure illness
cure addiction

Word family

noun cure

verb cure

adjective curative

adverb curatively

Usage note

While 'cure' can refer to a remedy for a disease, it also implies complete eradication. It's often used in contexts like 'cure for cancer' or 'cure for the common cold'.

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