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plaster

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of plaster

a medicated covering used to heal an injury

  • put a plaster on the burn and donʼt touch it
Synonyms of plaster

cataplasm, dressing, poultice
Words Related to plaster

balm, cream, embrocation, liniment, lotion, ointment, salve, unguent

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