cure of

cure (someone or something) of (something)

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.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.See also: cure, of

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?See also: cure, of

cure something of something

to eliminate the cause of a malfunction in a machine or a device. (See also someone of something">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.See also: cure, of