overdose (Meaning)
overdose (v)
dose too heavily
overdose (v. t.)
To dose to excess; to give an overdose, or too many doses, to.
overdose (n.)
Too great a dose; an excessive dose.
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overdose Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The overdose left the patient in a critical condition, requiring intensive care.
- The family was devastated by the loss of their loved one due to an overdose.
- The community has implemented harm-reduction measures to prevent future drug overdoses.
- The medical examiner ruled the overdose as accidental, but raised concerns about the accessibility of dangerous substances.
- The overdose raised awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of seeking help.
- 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.