Concoction refers to a mixture or blend of various ingredients, often created for a specific purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a drink, food, or potion that has been carefully or sometimes randomly combined. While it can refer to something useful or beneficial, it is often used in a more playful or negative sense, suggesting something unusual, untested, or potentially unpleasant. In Indonesian, concoction can be translated as ramuan or campuran.
Synonyms for “concoction” include:
- Mixture
- Brew
- Blend
- Combination
- Formula
- Creation
- Fusion
- Cocktail
- Potion
- Mash
Example Sentences:
- The old wizard was known for his strange concoctions that could cure any ailment.
- He prepared a strange concoction of fruits and spices for the party.
- The chef’s concoction of seafood and spices became the restaurant’s signature dish.
- I don’t know what’s in this concoction, but it tastes amazing!
- She mixed a few ingredients and came up with a new concoction for the soup.
- The scientist accidentally created a dangerous concoction that exploded in the lab.
- The bartender’s concoction of rum and fruit juices became a popular drink at the party.
- The children were excited to see what concoction they could make from the ingredients they gathered.
- I think this concoction of herbs will help you feel better in no time.
- The concoction he presented as a solution to the problem was neither practical nor effective.
Related Words:
- Mixture
- Brew
- Blend
- Formula
- Creation
- Combination
- Cocktail
- Potion
- Mash
- Fusion
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Concoction”:
- Concoct up
- Concoct from
- Concoct into
- Concoct together
- Concoct with
- Concoct out of
- Concoct for
- Concoct by
- Concoct over
- Concoct away
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Concoction”:
- Concoction of lies – a mixture of false stories or deceitful statements.
- Concoction of flavors – a mix of different tastes, often used to describe unique or unexpected culinary creations.
- Concoction of disaster – a situation or plan that combines elements leading to failure or trouble.
- A concoction of emotions – a blend of mixed feelings or emotional reactions, often overwhelming.
- Concoction of ideas – a blend or mixture of various thoughts, theories, or plans, often leading to a new or creative concept.
- Concoction of magic – a magical or mystical mixture, often related to potions or spells.
- Concoction of events – a series of events that are interconnected or combined in an unpredictable way.
- Concoction of nonsense – a mixture of illogical or absurd statements or ideas.
- Concoction of chemicals – a blend of substances, typically used in scientific or laboratory settings.
- Concoction of trouble – a situation or series of actions that leads to problems or complications.
