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Synonyms of drug

12 similar words

Another word for drug is medicine. Other synonyms of drug are pharmaceutical and medicament.

Synonyms and similar words for drug

nounA substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body...

medication
medicineA substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
medicamentA medicine, medication or drug.
pharmaceuticalA pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.
pharmaceutical drug
conservatory obsolete

nounA psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational...

recreational drugA psychoactive drug taken deliberately for the effect it has on the mind rather than for its medicinal effects.
dope
gear
horseHeroin (drug).
stuffNarcotic drugs, especially heroin.
substance

Meaning of drug

noun A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.
noun A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.
noun Anything, such as a substance, emotion, or action, to which one is addicted.

Full definition of drug

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Questions about synonyms of drug

What is another word for drug?: Drug has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as medicine, pharmaceutical and medicament.
What does drug mean?: Drug means a substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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