overdose

[ noun oh-ver-dohs; verb oh-ver-dohs, oh-ver-dohs ]

noun

, o·ver·dosed, o·ver·dos·ing.

1. OD.

overdose

noun

1. (esp of drugs) an excessive dose

verb

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

Derived Forms

• ˌoverˈdosage, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overdose¹

First recorded in 1680–90; over- + dose

Example Sentences

He has been outspoken about his difficult childhood which saw him grow up in foster care after his mother died from a drug overdose.

From BBC

But pinning murder charges on dealers has been a method lauded by law enforcement groups and families of the overdose victims — including Webb’s.

From Los Angeles Times

Fentanyl overdoses appear to be on the decline, while seizures of the drug by CBP’s San Diego field office fell by half last fiscal year to 5,700 pounds, according to the federal agency.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, giving Wallace something to worry about, the Chinese ambassador has been discovered dead, and his government is not satisfied with the British authorities’ conclusion that it was an accidental overdose.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Aitken says he would like to see ambulance crews carry the poison antidote as standard and have the relevant training to be able to recognise the signs of an overdose.

From BBC

Related Words

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