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antidote

 

[ หˆรฆntษชหŒdoสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A substance that can counteract a form of poisoning or a disease. It works by neutralizing or counteracting the effects of a toxin.

Synonyms

antivenom, cure, remedy

Examples of usage

  • The antidote for snake venom is often administered through an injection.
  • In case of cyanide poisoning, the antidote is a specific medication that can help reverse the effects.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

Something that counteracts or neutralizes the effects of something else.

Synonyms

cure, remedy, solution

Examples of usage

  • Laughter is often seen as the antidote to sadness.
  • His kindness was the perfect antidote to her stress.

Translations

Translations of the word "antidote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antรญdoto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟ เคตเคฟเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gegengift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penawar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะธะพั‚ั€ัƒั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ antidotum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃๆฏ’ๅ‰ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท antidote

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antรญdoto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท panzehir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด๋…์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑูŠุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protijed

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ protijed

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๆฏ’ๅ‰‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ protistrup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณtlyf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฎแƒแƒ›แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™hษ™r ษ™leyhinษ™ vasitษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antรญdoto

Etymology

The word 'antidote' originated from the Greek word 'antidoton', which means 'given as a remedy'. The concept of antidotes has been present throughout history, with various cultures and civilizations using different substances to counteract poisons and diseases. The development of modern medicine has led to the production of specific antidotes for various toxins and diseases, improving the chances of survival in cases of poisoning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,312, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.