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

  • (..) Did I falsely imprison those animals? Well, yes. Yes, I did. It was a classic doing the wrong thing for the right reason kind of a deal. In related news, doctors say the Nighthowler antidote is proving effective... in rehabilitating the afflicted predators. Emmitt. Oh, Emmitt! Thank you. (..)
    2016 Zootopia