💊nostrum

noun
/ˈnɑːstrəm/

Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

Example Sentences

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

Synonyms

cure-all, panacea, quack remedy, placebo

Antonyms

proven cure, effective treatment

Collocations

political nostrum, medical nostrum, economic nostrum

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