cure–all

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of CURE-ALL

something that cures all ills or problems <raising a young person's self-esteem is not the cure-all that some people think>

Synonyms catholicon, elixir, nostrum, panacea, theriac

Related Words magic bullet, silver bullet; corrective, cure, remedy; miracle drug, wonder drug

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