Synonyms for germ Found 4 synonyms across 2 meanings for “germ”. anything that provides inspiration for later work (noun) sourceseed a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium) (noun) microbebug Explore Related Words Rhymes with germSynonyms for sourceSynonyms for seedSynonyms for microbeSynonyms for bug Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor