overdose (Meaning)

Wordnet

overdose (v)

dose too heavily

Webster

overdose (v. t.)

To dose to excess; to give an overdose, or too many doses, to.

Webster

overdose (n.)

Too great a dose; an excessive dose.

overdose Sentence Examples

  1. The reckless use of prescription medications led to a dangerous overdose.
  2. The victim was rushed to the hospital after suffering an accidental overdose.
  3. The investigation revealed that the overdose was caused by a combination of illegal drugs.
  4. The first responders administered naloxone to reverse the effects of the overdose.
  5. The overdose left the patient in a critical condition, requiring intensive care.
  6. The family was devastated by the loss of their loved one due to an overdose.
  7. The community has implemented harm-reduction measures to prevent future drug overdoses.
  8. The medical examiner ruled the overdose as accidental, but raised concerns about the accessibility of dangerous substances.
  9. The overdose raised awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of seeking help.
  10. The overdose survivor underwent rehabilitation and is now raising awareness about the devastating consequences of addiction.

FAQs About the word overdose

dose too heavilyTo dose to excess; to give an overdose, or too many doses, to., Too great a dose; an excessive dose.

excess,surplus, oversupply, overflow, overkill, amplitude, surfeit, opulence, superfluousness, redundancy

inadequacy, insufficiency, inadequacy, poverty, deficiency, poverty,deficiency, insufficiency, undersupply, paucity

The reckless use of prescription medications led to a dangerous overdose.

The victim was rushed to the hospital after suffering an accidental overdose.

The investigation revealed that the overdose was caused by a combination of illegal drugs.

The first responders administered naloxone to reverse the effects of the overdose.