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overdosed

/ˈoʊvərdɔːzd/ verb · British & US
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What does overdosed mean?

verb

To take or administer a quantity of a drug that is greater than the recommended or prescribed amount, especially so as to cause an adverse effect or death.

Example

"The patient had overdosed on painkillers and was rushed to the hospital."

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