Pronunciation

/drʌɡ/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A chemical substance that affects the body’s functioning and can be used for medical purposes or for non-medical (recreational) use. For example: “The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics, which are drugs that combat bacterial infections.”

  • Informal or Slang: An illegal substance taken recreationally, often with addictive properties. Example: “Police found a stash of drugs in his apartment.”

• Verb (v): To administer or give a drug to someone, usually for medicinal purposes. Example: “The patient needs to be drugged for the surgery.”

  • Informal or Slang: To intoxicate or stupefy someone using drugs. Example: “He was drugged and woke up hours later with no memory of what happened.”

Phrases

• “Drug abuse”: The excessive and improper use of medications or illegal substances.
• “Under the influence of drugs”: Being affected by drugs, typically referring to impaired judgment or behavior.
• “Drug trafficking”: The illegal trade and distribution of drugs.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new wonder drug has shown promising results in treating cancer patients.”
• Verb: “She carefully drugged the cat before taking it to the vet for its operation.”

Synonyms

• Medicine
• Medication
• Pharmaceutical
• Substance (when referring to illegal substances)
• Narcotic (especially when referring to opioids or illicit drugs)
• Intoxicant (when referring to substances causing intoxication)
• Sedative (specifically for drugs that calm or induce sleep)
• Stimulant (for drugs that increase alertness or energy)