antidote
Translation
antidote, remedy
Examples
They gave him an antidote for the snake venom.
They gave him an antidote for the snake venom.
Laughter is a great antidote to stress.
Laughter is a great antidote to stress.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for/to sth.)) a substance that stops the effects of a poison They are searching for an antidote to the poison.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remedy, cure, countermeasure
Etymology
From Greek 'antidoton', from 'anti-' (against) + 'doton' (given), meaning 'given against'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'dose' you are given 'anti' (against) a poison or a bad feeling.