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

Venezuela doesn’t produce fentanyl, which has caused tens of thousands of overdose deaths in the U.S.

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Angel died after overdosing on fentanyl left out by her mother, according to Deputy Dist.

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In addition, Tsai said, to reverse an opioid overdose, the best approach is to administer naloxone.

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People in this age group face higher risks of overdose because many manage chronic illnesses, take multiple medications, and metabolize drugs more slowly as they age.

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That same month, an 18-year-old died of an overdose while in custody.

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Related Words

• exuberance 
• glut 
• overkill 
• surplus 
• waste