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pabulum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pabulum

something that maintains or stimulates the intellect

  • we have reached a cultural low if reality television is regarded as pabulum for the masses
Synonyms of pabulum

aliment, food, nourishment, sustenance
Words Related to pabulum

refection
Near Antonyms of pabulum

candy, fluff, pablum, pap, trash

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