Antiviral
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adjective.
Destroying or inhibiting the growth and reproduction of viruses.
adjective.
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adjective.
Of or relating to antivirus software.
adjective.
Eliminating or inhibiting the effectiveness of viruses.
noun.
An antiviral drug.
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adjective.
Inhibiting
the
growth
and
reproduction
of a
virus
.
adjective.
Eliminating
or inhibiting the
action
of a
computer virus
.
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noun.
any drug that destroys viruses
adjective.
inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses
Word Usage
"While vaccines can be seen as great preventative measures, this antiviral is a cure."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
medicament
medication
medicinal drug
medicine
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
DDC
DDI
didanosine
dideoxycytosine
dideoxyinosine
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
spiral
viral
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
analgesic
anti-inflammatory
anticoagulant
antidepressant
antidiabetic