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Styptic

🔄 Synonyms of "Styptic"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
astringentnoun	A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
hemostaticnoun	Of or pertaining to hemostasis: stopping bleeding.
astringent drugnoun	a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Styptic"

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Word	Definition
astringent	(medicine) Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.
hemostatic	Of or pertaining to hemostasis: stopping bleeding.
astringent drugnoun	a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
collodionnoun	A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose (pyroxylin) in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints.
alumnoun	(Canada, US) A past attendee or graduate (of any gender) of a college, university or other educational institution.
poignant	Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
stabbingnoun	An incident in which a person is stabbed.
cruel	Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
drastic	Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
brutalizing	Cruel, harsh, or otherwise insensitive.
harsh	Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
brutal	Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
cutthroatnoun	An unscrupulous, ruthless or unethical person.
stiff	(of an object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
sharp	Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
savagenoun	(figuratively) An aggressively defiant person.
barbarous	Uncivilized, uncultured.
lancinatingnoun	(especially of pain) Sharp, stabbing or piercing.
punishingverb	That punishes physically and/or mentally; arduous, gruelling, demanding.
peracute	Very sharp; very violent.