Overdose (Verb)
Meaning
Dose too heavily; "The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The patient overdosed on the medication and was rushed to the hospital immediately.
- He warned his friend not to mix substances, or they might overdose and put themselves in harm's way.
- The victim had overdosed on a lethal cocktail of street narcotics and prescription pills.
- Doctors believe she overdosed accidentally, and it was not a deliberate attempt on her life.
- After years of substance abuse, the actor finally overdosed and lost his battle with addiction.