drug

//drʌɡ//
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Noun

drugsPlural
1

A substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication, intended to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose disease.

The doctor prescribed a drug to treat my infection.

2

A substance that affects the central nervous system, causing changes in behavior, perception, or consciousness, especially one that is illegal or used recreationally.

The police arrested him for possession of illegal drugs.

Verb

1

To administer a drug to someone, especially to make them unconscious or to affect their behavior.

The criminals drugged the guard to break into the building.

2

To add a drug or other substance to food or drink, typically secretly.

Someone drugged his drink at the party.

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