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Drug
01
any substance that is used for medicinal purposes
Examples
Drugs prescribed by doctors play a crucial role in treating various medical conditions, from antibiotics for infections to painkillers for managing discomfort.
1.1
any illegal substance that people take in order to experience its mental or physical effects
Examples
Drugs, like cocaine and heroin, can have profound and often harmful effects on individuals' mental and physical health.
to drug
01
to give a substance to a person or animal, typically for medical reasons
Transitive: to drug a person or animal
Examples
The nurse will carefully drug the patient with pain medication following the surgery.
02
to consume or use illegal drugs
Intransitive
Examples
The teenager was arrested for drugging with illegal pills at a party.
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