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pox Synonyms

Another word for pox

Choosing another word for pox depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A curse, plague, or severe misfortune (used chiefly in archaic or literary imprecations such as "a pox on").

Usage Example

"The character angrily wished a curse upon both rival families for their endless feuding."

Strongest
curse
plague
Strong
blight
scourge
malediction
affliction

• noun (Context 2)

Syphilis (usually preceded by "the"; now dated or historical).

Usage Example

"In eighteenth-century medical treatises, syphilis was commonly referred to as the syphilis."

Strongest
syphilis

Opposites of pox

The opposite of pox shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

blessing
benediction
boon
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• Nearby Words

powertrain
powerwash
powwow
pox
pozole
practicability
practicable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pox. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pox
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