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

Need another word that means the same as “potion”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “potion” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Potion” are: concoction, mixture, brew, elixir, philtre, drink, decoction

Potion as a Noun

Definitions of "Potion" as a noun

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

• A liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties.
• A medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage.

Synonyms of "Potion" as a noun (7 Words)

brew	Drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling. A dangerous brew of political turmoil and violent conflict.
concoction	The invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose. She has no peer in the concoction of mystery stories.
decoction	A concentrated liquor resulting from heating or boiling a substance, especially a medicinal preparation made from a plant. Decoction is used for woody plant material such as roots and bark.
drink	A social gathering at which alcoholic drinks are served. The effects of too much drink.
elixir	A preparation supposedly able to prolong life indefinitely. At one point during the festivities the river is said to turn into the elixir of life.
mixture	An event that combines things in a mixture. He drank a mixture of beer and lemonade.
philtre	A drink supposed to arouse love and desire for a particular person in the drinker; a love potion. His philtres and potions.

Usage Examples of "Potion" as a noun

• A healing potion.

Associations of "Potion" (30 Words)

amulet	An ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.
curative	A curative medicine or agent. Curative powers of herbal remedies.
cure	Provide a cure for make healthy again. Cure pickles.
disbelieve	Reject as false; refuse to accept. To disbelieve is as much an act of faith as belief.
dosage	A level of exposure to or absorption of ionizing radiation. There are recommendations about dosage in elderly patients.
elixir	Hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold. At one point during the festivities the river is said to turn into the elixir of life.
genie	(Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals.
heal	Become sound or healthy again. The rift between them was never really healed.
healing	Tending to cure or restore to health. The gift of healing.
herbal	Relating to or made from herbs, especially those used in cooking and medicine. Herbal remedies.
magic	Move change or create by or as if by magic. A magical spell.
magical	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers- Shakespeare. A magical spell.
massage	Give a massage to. A massage will help loosen you up.
medicine	Treat medicinally treat with medicine. He made distinguished contributions to pathology and medicine.
miracle	Any amazing or wonderful occurrence. The miracle of rising from the grave.
necromancer	One who practices magic or sorcery. Dr Faustus a necromancer of the 16th century.
necromancy	The supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future. Alchemy necromancy and other magic practices.
nostrum	A medicine prepared by an unqualified person, especially one that is not considered effective. A charlatan who sells nostrums.
ointment	Toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin. He rubbed some ointment on his leg.
panacea	A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. The time honoured panacea cod liver oil.
pharmacopoeia	An official publication containing a list of medicinal drugs with their effects and directions for their use.
remedial	Giving or intended as a remedy or cure. Remedial surgery.
remedy	Set right (an undesirable situation. Shopping became a remedy for personal problems.
resurrection	The action or fact of resurrecting or being resurrected. The resurrection of the country under a charismatic leader.
sleight	The use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive. Except by sleight of logic the two positions cannot be harmonized.
sorcery	The use of magic, especially black magic.
talisman	A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease. He s a quiet man off the field but on it he s our talisman.
therapeutic	A treatment, therapy, or drug. A therapeutic shampoo.
witchcraft	Bewitching or fascinating attraction or charm. Children and goods were believed to be vulnerable to the witchcraft of jealous neighbours.
wizard	Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. Wizard wands.