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Cure-all (Noun)

Meaning

Hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The medieval alchemists spent their lives searching for a cure-all that would end all human suffering and disease.
  • Some quacks claimed to have discovered a cure-all that could heal everything from the common cold to cancer.
  • In ancient times, many believed that a cure-all existed, and they spent years studying the properties of various plants and minerals to find it.
  • Modern scientists have not found a cure-all, but they continue to work on finding new treatments for various diseases.
  • Many charlatans have claimed to have a cure-all that will make people rich, healthy, and happy, but most of these claims have turned out to be scams.

Synonyms

  • Panacea
  • Catholicon
  • Nostrum

Hypernyms

  • Curative
  • Remedy
  • Cure

Hyponyms

  • Elixir
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