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
