cure

/kyʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of making someone or something healthy again after being ill or damaged

“She found a cure for her headaches after trying several different treatments.”

2. verb

to make someone or something healthy again after being ill or damaged

“The new medicine cured the patient of his illness within a week.”

3. noun

a medicine or treatment that is used to prevent or get rid of a disease or illness

“She took a cure for her cold, but it didn’t seem to be working.”

Synonyms

  • remedy
  • treatment

Antonyms

  • aggravate
  • worsen