Overdose

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

Overdose (noun)

  1. taking more medicine or drugs than is safe or recommended

Examples

  • An overdose can be dangerous for anyone.
  • The risk of overdose increases with higher doses.

Common collocations: accidental overdose, fatal overdose, overdose symptoms, overdose on drugs, accidentally overdose

Overdose (verb)

  1. to take more of a drug or medicine than is safe

Examples

  • He might overdose if he takes more pills.
  • Be careful not to overdose on vitamins.

Synonyms of Overdose

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Overdose

  • when a smaller than needed amount is taken