Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

antidote

noun
/ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/
Definition
A substance that counteracts the effects of a poison or disease.
Examples
  • Administering the antidote quickly can save a life.
  • The doctor provided an antidote to the snakebite.
  • She found a natural antidote for the symptoms of the cold.
Meaning
An antidote works to neutralize or mitigate the harmful effects of a toxic substance, helping to restore health.
Synonyms
  • Counteragent
  • Remedy
  • Neutralizer
  • Antitoxin