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steroid Synonyms

Another word for steroid

Choosing another word for steroid 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 synthetic pharmaceutical drug resembling natural human hormones, specifically either a corticosteroid used to treat inflammation or an anabolic steroid used to promote muscle growth.

Usage Example

"The doctor prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid to help manage her severe asthma symptoms."

Strong
corticosteroid
anabolic steroid

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, containing, or having the biochemical structure of a steroid.

Usage Example

"The patient was prescribed a mild steroidal cream to soothe the persistent skin rash."

Strongest
steroidal

Opposites of steroid

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

nonsteroidal
See all opposites of steroid

• Nearby Words

sternly
sternness
sternum
steroid
stetson
steven
stevia

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