pretendremedy
nounUK /prɪˈtɛndˌrɛmədi/
US /prɪˈtɛndˌrɛmədi/
A pretend remedy is a fake medicine you only imagine, not a real one.
The kids made a pretend remedy from leaves and water for their teddy bear.
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2. A remedy that is claimed to work but has no real effect.
The bottle of pretend remedy did nothing for his cough.
3. A playful or pretend cure used in children's games.
In their doctor game, the pretend remedy was a spoonful of glitter.
4. Something offered as a cure but only for show or comfort.
The so-called pretend remedy was just sugar water.