cure (someone or something) of (something)
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1. To heal someone of something. That antibiotic cured Sam of his illness in just a few days. I really hope this new therapist can cure me of my compulsive behaviors. A: "The doctor says that your rash is 'contact dermatitis'? OK, so how does he cure you of that?" B: "It's simple—all I have to do is stop wearing the necklace that's causing the irritation."
2. To fix or repair a malfunctioning machine. Unfortunately, a few good smacks on the lid did not cure the washer of that dreadful noise. Listen, at this point, I don't even know if the mechanic can cure your car of those brake issues. A: "Whoa, I couldn't get the blender to work at all this morning—how did you cure it of its issues?" B: "I plugged it in."
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cure someone of something
to rid someone of a disease, ailment, bad habit, or obsession. I hope that the doctor prescribes something to cure him of that chronic cough. Will you please try to cure yourself of your constant interrupting?
cure something of something
to eliminate the cause of a malfunction in a machine or a device. (See also cure someone of something.) I think I have cured the stapler of jamming all the time. I can't seem to cure the committee of procrastination.
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