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overdose

noun/verb
/ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

Meaning

An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.

Example Sentences

He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.

Synonyms

overconsumption, excess, surfeit, poisoning

Antonyms

moderation, balance

Collocations

drug overdose, fatal overdose, accidental overdose, overdose victim

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