pill Synonyms
Another word for pill
• noun (Context 1)
A small, rounded, solid mass of medicine intended to be swallowed whole.
"She took a painkiller tablet with a glass of water to relieve her headache."
• noun (Context 2)
An oral contraceptive medication taken regularly by women.
"She discussed the side effects of going on the oral contraceptive with her gynecologist."
• verb (Context 3)
To form small, matted balls of fuzz or fibers on the surface of a textile or garment.
"Cheap sweaters tend to bobble heavily after just a few cycles in the washing machine."
• noun (Context 4)
An annoying, tedious, or unpleasant person.
"He can be such a pest when things do not go his way at the office."
• verb (Context 5)
To administer medication in the form of a small, solid dose (especially to an animal).
"The veterinarian showed them how to dose the cat safely without getting scratched."
Opposites of pill
The opposite of pill shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: