Synonyms of antibacterial

antibacterial

adjective

as in antibiotic

able to kill bacteria

Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.

Related Words

• antibiotic
• sanitary
• microbicidal
• germicidal
• antiseptic
• hygienic
• stainless
• immaculate
• sterile
• aseptic
• germfree
• beneficial
• spotless
• healthful
• unsullied
• squeaky-clean
• unsoiled
• germproof
• pristine
• bleached
• spick-and-span
• salubrious
• wholesome
• unstained
• salutary
• clean
• restorative
• healthy
• unpolluted
• pure
• washed
• untainted
• purified
• undefiled
• salutiferous
• cleansed
• scrubbed
• whitened
• taintless
• abluted

Dissimilar Words

• toxic
• pathogenic
• infectious
• poisonous
• pathogenetic
• dirty
• sickening
• stained
• unclean
• filthy
• dusty
• soiled
• sordid
• foul
• muddy
• noxious
• nasty
• grimy
• unwashed
• dingy
• grubby
• unhealthy
• mucky
• unwholesome
• grungy
• unhealthful
• miasmic
• bedraggled
• polluted
• tainted
• unsterilized
• uncleanly
• sullied
• unsanitary
• insanitary
• draggled
• besmirched
• smirched
• unhygienic
• insalubrious
• defiled
• unsterile
• germy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of antibacterial

This powerful cleaning solution has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026

Sand-proof towels with unique material Some sand-proof beach towels have antibacterial treatments. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

According to a review, compounds in castor oil, including ricinoleic acid, have antifungal and antibacterial effects. — Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 1 Aug. 2026

Manuka honey is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. — Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026