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Definition of overmedicate

overmedicate

/ˌoʊvɚˈmɛdɪkeɪt/
o · ver · med · i · cate
Adjective:overmedicated
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Past Simple:overmedicated
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Past Participle:overmedicated
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Present Participle:overmedicating
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overmedicate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To administer or take an excessive or unnecessary amount of medication.

Example

"Pediatricians often warn parents not to overmedicate young children for minor colds and low-grade fevers."

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