STERILIZE Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
sterilize.
(exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word sterilize. (close relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word sterilize. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STERILIZE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cleanse | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | decontaminate | verbv | ||||
| 3 | disinfect | verbv | ||||
| 4 | purify | verbv | ||||
| 5 | sanitize | verbv | ||||
| 6 | degerm | verbv | ||||
| 7 | sterilise | verbv | ||||
| 8 | desex | verbv | ||||
| 9 | desexualise | verb, adverbv, adv | ||||
| 10 | desexualize | verbv | ||||
| 11 | fix | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | unsex | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For STERILIZE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
sterilize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
disinfect
clean
decontaminate
operate
purify
sanitize
sterilise
wash
Phrases (1)
operate on
