Definition of Overdose

to take an excessively dangerous amount of something, usually a drug or medication

Examples of Overdose in a sentence

Although she didn’t mean to overdose on Tylenol, the patient ended up in the hospital after taking a deadly amount.  🔊

The drug addict tried to overdose by shooting a lethal amount of the drug into her arm, but the paramedics gave her medicine to save her life.  🔊

Our health teacher explained that you could overdose on alcohol if you drink a toxic amount.  🔊

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