antiviral
adjective/ˌæntiˈvaɪrəl/
Frequency rank: #15,234 most common English word
Meaning
effective against viruses; a drug or agent that destroys or suppresses the activity of viruses.
Example sentence
The doctor prescribed antiviral medication to help fight the infection.
Synonyms & related words
- antivirus
- protective
- therapeutic
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