Pill (Noun)
Meaning 1
A contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
- Birth Control Pill
- Anovulant
- Anovulatory Drug
- Oral Contraceptive Pill
- Oral Contraceptive
- Contraceptive Pill
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Meaning 2
Something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 4
A dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
Something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured; "his competitor's success was a bitter pill to take".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.