overdose
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/ˈəʊvərdəʊs/
🇬🇧
/ˈəʊvədəʊs/
noun
R
When someone takes a higher than recommended amount of a drug, which can be harmful or even life-threatening.
The doctor warned about the dangers of an overdose.
verb
R
To accidentally or intentionally consume a higher than recommended amount of a drug, which can be harmful or even life-threatening.
He overdosed on painkillers and was rushed to the hospital.
translation
When someone takes a higher than recommended amount of a drug, which can be harmful or even life-threatening.
To accidentally or intentionally consume a higher than recommended amount of a drug, which can be harmful or even life-threatening.
Word Forms
3rd Present
overdoses
Progressive
overdosing
Past
overdosed
Plural
overdoses
Perfect
overdosed