antidote
noun
an·ti·dote
ˈan-ti-ˌdōt 
1
: a remedy to counteract the effects of poison
needed the antidote for the snake's venom
2
: something that relieves, prevents, or counteracts
an antidote to boredom
antidote
transitive verb
Synonyms
Examples of antidote in a Sentence
There is no antidote to this poison.
For him, racing motorcycles is a great antidote to boredom.
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The scientists devised a system that would use both a toxin and an antidote which would directly affect the male plant germline.
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Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2024
The perfect antidote for Cincinnati's hot, sticky weather?
—The Enquirer, 18 June 2024
There’s no antidote or treatment for PSP, but most people eventually pass the toxin from their bodies and recover with no lingering effects.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 14 June 2024
While there’s no antidote to the toxins, supportive medical care for severe cases can keep you alive until the toxin leaves your body.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 June 2024
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Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2024
The perfect antidote for Cincinnati's hot, sticky weather?
—The Enquirer, 18 June 2024
There’s no antidote or treatment for PSP, but most people eventually pass the toxin from their bodies and recover with no lingering effects.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 14 June 2024
While there’s no antidote to the toxins, supportive medical care for severe cases can keep you alive until the toxin leaves your body.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for antidote
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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antidote. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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antidote
noun
an·ti·dote
ˈant-i-ˌdōt
: a remedy to counteract the effects of poison
antidotal
adjective
ˌant-i-ˈdōt-ᵊl
antidotally
adverb
-ᵊl-ē
Medical Definition
antidote
noun
an·ti·dote
ˈant-i-ˌdōt
: a remedy that counteracts the effects of poison
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