ANTISEPTIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ANTISEPTIC?

Need another word that means the same as “antiseptic”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “antiseptic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Antiseptic” are: disinfectant, germicidal, bactericidal, sterile, aseptic, uncontaminated, unpolluted, characterless, colourless, soulless, bland, nondescript, uninspiring, germicide, bactericide

Antiseptic as a Noun

Definitions of "Antiseptic" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “antiseptic” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues.
• An antiseptic compound or preparation.

Synonyms of "Antiseptic" as a noun (3 Words)

bactericide	A substance which kills bacteria.
disinfectant	An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease. A cat won t use its litter box if it s cleaned with smelly disinfectants.
germicide	An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.

Usage Examples of "Antiseptic" as a noun

• Come into the house and have some antiseptic put on that wound.
• The inappropriate use of antiseptics.

Antiseptic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Antiseptic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “antiseptic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Devoid of objectionable language.
• Scrupulously clean or pure, especially so as to be bland or characterless.
• Preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
• Clean and honest.
• Freeing from error or corruption.
• Thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms.

Synonyms of "Antiseptic" as an adjective (13 Words)

aseptic	(of surgical practice) aiming at the complete exclusion of harmful microorganisms. Aseptic surgical techniques.
bactericidal	Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.
bland	(of food or drink) unseasoned, mild-tasting, or insipid. Bland mass produced pop music.
characterless	Lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting.
colourless	(especially of a gas or liquid) without colour. Colourless nail varnish.
disinfectant	Causing disinfection. Cleansing and disinfectant products.
germicidal	Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.
nondescript	Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics. Women dressed in nondescript clothes.
soulless	Lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling. Two soulless black eyes were watching her.
sterile	Incapable of reproducing. The peppermints are vigorous sterile hybrids.
uncontaminated	Not contaminated. Uncontaminated air and food.
uninspiring	Depressing to the spirit. An uninspiring game that United scarcely deserved to win.
unpolluted	Not contaminated with noxious or poisonous substances. Unpolluted streams.

Usage Examples of "Antiseptic" as an adjective

• Lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School.
• The antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism.
• Their squeaky-clean home epitomizes this antiseptic respectability.
• Antiseptic financial practices.
• The antiseptic effect of alcohol.
• Garlic has powerful antiseptic properties.
• It is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities.
• Doctors in antiseptic green coats.
• His breath smelt of antiseptic mouthwash.

Associations of "Antiseptic" (30 Words)

anthelmintic	An anthelmintic medicine.
antidote	A remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison. There is no known antidote to the poison of the pufferfish.
aseptic	Free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms. Aseptic surgical instruments.
astringent	An astringent lotion applied to the skin to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions or as a cosmetic to make the skin less oily. His subversive and astringent humour.
clean	Make clean remove dirt marks or stains from. Good clean fun.
cleanliness	Diligence in keeping clean. She had an obsession with personal cleanliness and spent much of her time in the bathroom.
diaper	Decorate (a surface) with a repeating geometrical or floral pattern.
disinfect	Clean (something), especially with a chemical, in order to destroy bacteria. Chlorine has been used to disinfect water in pools for many years.
disinfectant	A chemical liquid that destroys bacteria. A cat won t use its litter box if it s cleaned with smelly disinfectants.
disinfection	The process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, in order to destroy bacteria. Instruments must undergo high level disinfection before reuse.
emollient	Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin. The president s emollient approach to differences.
exterminator	A person whose job is to eradicate pests from a building or area; a pest controller. If your house has scorpions call a professional exterminator.
fumigate	Disinfect or purify (an area) with the fumes of certain chemicals. We got sulphur candles to fumigate the house.
fungicide	A chemical that destroys fungus. Cut away any rotten parts before dusting with fungicide.
germicide	A substance or other agent which destroys harmful microorganisms.
hemostatic	Tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels.
herbicide	A substance that is toxic to plants, used to destroy unwanted vegetation. Farmers sprayed a protected wildflower meadow with herbicide.
hygiene	Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness. Personal hygiene.
hygienic	Tending to promote or preserve health. Hygienic conditions.
insecticide	A chemical used to kill insects. The use of chemical insecticides.
laxative	A medicine which has a laxative effect. He may prescribe a laxative to ease the congestion.
pesticide	A chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects.
preservative	Tending or having the power to preserve. The preservative effects of freezing.
sanitary	Hygienic and clean. The most convenient and sanitary way to get rid of food waste from your kitchen.
sanitation	The state of being clean and conducive to health. They could afford to erect new dwellings with a reasonable standard of construction and sanitation.
sterilize	Make (something) free from bacteria or other living microorganisms. In some countries people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized.
virus	An infection or disease caused by a virus. Bigotry is a virus that must not be allowed to spread.
washing	The action of washing oneself or laundering clothes bed linen etc. Her arms were red to the elbow from doing other people s washing.
worm	An earthworm. Food for worms.
wound	Inflict a wound on. Chest wounds.