panacea

The word “panacea” has 4 syllables: pa-na-ce-a.

It's pronounced as /ˌpænəˈsiːə/.


What is synonym and antonym for panacea?

In the thesaurus, “panacea” has 5 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for panacea along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for panacea

  • cure
  • cure-all
  • elixir
  • nostrum
  • remedy

Meanings of panacea

  • noun
    1. A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.
    2. Something that will solve all problems.
    3. The plant allheal (Valeriana officinalis), believed to cure all ills.

Example Sentences

  • Many believe that education is a panacea for social and economic issues.
  • The new policy was introduced as a panacea, but it failed to address the underlying problems.
  • Herbal remedies are often marketed as a panacea for all health ailments.
  • Technology alone cannot be a panacea for the challenges facing modern society.
  • The scientist cautioned against viewing the new drug as a panacea without further research.

On this page you'll find 5 synonyms or another words to panacea, such as: cure, cure-all, elixir, nostrum, remedy.

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