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Detailed Synonyms for pill in English

pill:

pill [the ~] noun

  1. the pill
    the pill
  2. the pill
    the tablet; the pill
  3. the pill
    – a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet 1
    the tab; the pill; the tablet; the lozenge
    – a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet 1
  4. the pill
    – something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size 1
    the pill
    – something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size 1
  5. the pill
    – a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception 1
    the pill; the contraceptive pill; the anovulatory drug; the oral contraceptive; the birth control pill; the anovulant; the oral contraceptive pill
    – a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception 1
  6. the pill
    – something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured 1
    the pill
    – something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured 1
    • pill [the ~] noun
      • his competitor's success was a bitter pill to take1
  7. the pill
    – a unpleasant or tiresome person 1
    the pill
    – a unpleasant or tiresome person 1

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Related Definitions for "pill":

  1. a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet1
  2. something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size1
  3. a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception1
  4. something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured1
    • his competitor's success was a bitter pill to take1
  5. a unpleasant or tiresome person1

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