overdose

[oh-ver-dohs, oh-ver-dohs, oh-ver-dohs]

noun

overdosed, overdosing 

1. OD.

overdose

noun

1. (esp of drugs) an excessive dose

verb

1. to take an excessive dose or give an excessive dose to

Other Word Forms

• overdosage noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overdose¹

First recorded in 1680–90; over- + dose

Example Sentences

He died earlier this year of a drug overdose, according to coroner’s records.

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The remnants of Purdue will become Knoa Pharma, a company owned by a foundation, that will provide opioid use disorder treatments and overdose reversal medicines, "with no obligation to maximize profits," the company said.

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He said illegal immigration also has contributed to fentanyl overdoses in the U.S.

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Carrillo died earlier this year of a drug overdose, according to coroner’s records.

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Men are also more likely to use drugs and to overdose.

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Related Words

• exuberance 
• glut 
• overkill 
• surplus 
• waste