Synonyms for Antiseptic

Definition of antiseptic

adjective
  1. thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease- causing organisms; "doctors in antiseptic green coats"; "the antiseptic effect of alcohol"; "it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities"
  2. clean and honest; "antiseptic financial practices"
  3. freeing from error or corruption; "the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism"

12 synonyms found

Writing tips for "antiseptic"

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"Antiseptic" in song lyrics

See how antiseptic is used in real songs:

  • "The only breath control that they behold is oral antiseptic"
    7L & Esoteric — Def Rhymes
  • "Before I pass the mic I disinfect it with antiseptic"
    Brad Strut f/ Trem — Incite the Premises
  • "You're sin's antiseptic"
    The Cross Movement feat. Michelle Bonilla — Lord You Are

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