febrifugal

/ˌfɛbrɪˈfʌɡəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to or causing a reduction in fever

“The febrifugal properties of the herbal remedy helped alleviate her symptoms.”

2. noun

a remedy or agent that reduces fever

“The doctor prescribed a febrifugal to help her daughter recover from the flu.”

Synonyms

  • antipyretic
  • fever-reducing
  • thermolytic

Antonyms

  • febrile
  • pyretic