astringent - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for astringent , a list of similar words for astringent from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals

Synonyms

• astringent
• astringent drug
• styptic

More generic

• medicament
• medication
• medicinal drug
• medicine

More specific

• alum

Adjective

tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue

Synonyms

• astringent

Related

• hemostatic
• styptic

Opposite / Antonyms

• nonastringent

Adjective

sour or bitter in taste

Synonyms

• acerb
• acerbic
• astringent

Related

• sour

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