antidote

Definition

  • noun: a substance that stops the harmful effects of a poison
  • noun: a remedy to counteract the effects of poison
  • synonyms: alexipharmic, antacid, antiserum

Examples

  • For him, racing motorcycles is a great 'antidote' to boredom.

  • There is no 'antidote' to/for this poison.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and the protein-based catalyst. Am I meant to understand any of that? Not at all. I just wanted you to know how hard it was. - Bottom line, I synthesized an antidote. - Could you make more? You planning on gassing yourself again, Mr. Wayne? Well, you know how it is. You're out at night, looking for kicks... ...someone's passing around the weaponized hallucinogens... I'll bring what I have. The antidote should inoculate you for now. Alfred, always a pleasure. Lucius. - You sure you don't want to come in? - I have to get back. - I wanted to leave this. (..)
    2005 Batman Begins