"Nostrum" validity in different word game dictionaries
Dictionary | Validity |
---|---|
Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"nostrum" Definition
- (formal) an idea that is intended to bring political or social improvement, but will probably not succeed
- (old-fashioned) a medicine that is not made in a scientific way, and that is not effective
"nostrum" Synonyms & Antonyms
"nostrum" synonyms:
- cure-all,
- elixir,
- panacea,
- potion,
- catholicon,
- drug,
- medicine,
- treatment,
- cure,
- remedy,
- theriac,
- diacatholicon,
- panpharmacon,
- specific,
- fix,
- formula,
- patent-medicine,
- plan,
- quack-remedy
"nostrum" antonyms:
- disease,
- injury,
- pain,
- harm,
- stop,
- hurt,
- damage,
- poison,
- blockage,
- obstruction,
- hindrance,
- toxin,
- venom,
- toxicant,
- venin,
- toxic-substance,
- lawlessness,
- problem,
- dilemma