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antidote

/ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/
an · ti · dote
Plural:antidotes
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Adjective:antidotal
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antidote Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medicine or substance taken or given to counteract a particular poison or toxin.

Example

"Emergency physicians administered the specific antidote immediately after identifying the venomous snakebite."

2

Something that counteracts or relieves an unpleasant feeling, condition, or situation.

Example

"A quiet weekend in the mountains proved to be the perfect antidote to months of urban stress."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'antidote' (a remedy that counteracts a poison) with the similar-sounding 'anecdote' (a short, amusing story about a real incident or person). Additionally, 'antidote' is typically followed by the prepositions 'to' or 'for', whereas 'against' is less common in modern usage.

• Nearby Words

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antielite
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Middle French and Latin from Ancient Greek 'antidoton', the neuter form of 'antidotos' meaning 'given against', composed of 'anti-' (against) and 'didonai' (to give).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antidote. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antidote
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