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drug Antonyms

Opposite of drug

Because the opposite of drug shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease, or to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being.

Usage Example

"The researchers are conducting clinical trials for a new poison designed to lower blood pressure."

Strong
poison
toxin

• verb (Context 2)

To administer a medication or narcotic to a person or animal, often to induce sleep, unconsciousness, or reduced physical capacity.

Usage Example

"The veterinarians had to revive the aggressive lion before they could safely examine its injuries."

Strong
revive
awaken
rouse

Similar words to drug

Words similar to drug shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

medicine
medication
spike
narcotic
lace
sedate
pharmaceutical
tranquilize
See all synonyms of drug

• Nearby Words

drubbing
drudge
drudgery
drug
druggie
druggy
drugless

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Drug. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/drug
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