Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drugging
Noun
/ˈdrʌɡɪŋ/
Definition
The act of administering a drug to someone without their knowledge or consent, particularly for the purpose of incapacitating them.
Examples
- She was a victim of drugging at the party and later found herself in an unfamiliar place.
- The film portrays the serious consequences of drugging someone without their consent.
- Law enforcement agencies are working hard to combat cases of drugging in nightclubs.
Meaning
Drugging typically refers to the intentional use of a substance to alter a person’s mental state, often used in criminal contexts.
Synonyms
- Intoxication
- Poisoning
- Administering sedatives
