overdosing
Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈdoʊsɪŋ]
Word
Context: "health"
(verb) to take too much of a drug, medicine, or something harmful. It's when someone uses more than what is safe, which can make them very sick or even cause them to die.
Example
The doctor warned him about the dangers of overdosing on pain medication.
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She didn't think it was possible to overdose on herbal supplements, but it can happen.
Example
What happens if someone is overdosing on prescription drugs?
Context: "health"
(noun) an event when someone takes too much of a drug or medicine. It describes the situation where someone has used a dangerous amount.
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His friend called for help after realizing he was having an overdose.
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Thankfully, there was no overdose during the party, and everyone was safe.
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How can we prevent an overdose during celebrations?
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