Antidote (Noun)
Meaning
A remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the patient who had ingested a toxic substance.
- The snakebite victim was given an antidote to counteract the venom's deadly effects.
- Scientists have been searching for an antidote to the poisonous gas that leaked from the factory.
- The hospital kept a supply of antidotes on hand to treat patients who had overdosed on medication.
- After being stung by a jellyfish, the swimmer was given an antidote to alleviate the painful symptoms.