antidote
noun
a medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease, etc.
antidotes
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pluralof antidote.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“In that context, people are gravitating towards the largest players in the industry and looking at us to provide the antidotes to this development in AI,” Arora said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Consuming toxic shellfish can lead to death as there are no known antidotes, according to public health officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
And the federal Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response keeps a national stockpile of supplies necessary for public health emergencies, including vaccines, medical supplies and antidotes needed in case of a chemical warfare attack.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2024
American reassurances are the best antidotes to US scepticism, say analysts.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2024
If they got the answer wrong...Even with antidotes on hand, it would be unpleasant.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
