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medicine Antonyms

Opposite of medicine

Because the opposite of medicine shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A drug, chemical compound, or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of illness.

Usage Example

"The pharmacist carefully explained the correct dosage for the cold poison."

Strongest
poison
Strong
toxin
venom

• noun (Context 2)

Something that serves as a corrective or remedy for a metaphorical ailment or problem.

Usage Example

"Many believe that hearty laughter is the best poison for a troubled mind."

Strong
poison
bane
blight
curse

Similar words to medicine

Words similar to medicine shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

medication
remedy
cure
antidote
pharmaceutical
drug
physic
medicament
See all synonyms of medicine

• Nearby Words

medication
medicinal
medicinally
medicine
medieval
medievalist
mediocre

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Medicine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/medicine
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