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

Linen fibers, which are derived from the flax plant, are naturally hypoallergenic, absorbent, and antibacterial, so all of us also looked for sheets without synthetic fibers to suit sleepers with sensitive skin. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026

Research has found a link between mouthwash use and higher blood pressure, but only with frequent use or stronger antibacterial formulations. — Laura Bradley, Health, 3 June 2026

In India, Shruti Chand founded Naarica in 2023 to manufacture antibacterial and reusable menstrual underwear that can save up to 200 disposable pads over the garment’s lifespan of three years. — Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

If applied topically, honey has some modest antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026