curative vs silver bullet

curative

noun
  • A substance that acts as a cure. 

adj
  • Possessing the ability to cure, to heal or treat illness. 

  • Remediative. 

  • of a verb, conveying the meaning "the agent makes a patient do something" 

silver bullet

noun
  • Any straightforward solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results. 

  • A thermometer, especially one used for rectal temperature readings. 

  • A cocktail somewhat like a martini. 

  • A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf, vampire, or other monster. 

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