drugging
ˈdrʌɡɪŋ
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Definition of drugging - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
illicit administrationthe act of giving drugs illicitly
  • The victim reported a case of drugging at the party.
doping spiking
2.
medicalTECH.the administration of a sedative drugTECH.
  • The doctor explained the drugging before the procedure.
anesthetization sedation
3.
habitual useRarethe habit of using drugs regularlyRare
  • His drugging led to severe health issues.
intoxication substance abuse

Adjective

1.
medicalTECH.causing sedation or unconsciousness through drugsTECH.
  • The drugging effect of the medication was immediate.
narcotic sedative
2.
administrationTECH.related to the administration of drugsTECH.
  • The drugging process was carefully monitored by the doctors.
dosing medicating
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Origin of drugging

Dutch, droog (dry)

Terms with drugging included in their meaning

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drugging
give drugs to a person or animal
drugging
rape after drugging the victim in a social setting
drugging
drugs used to render someone unconscious
drugging
secretly put a drug in someone's drink
drugging
individual who drugs men for ship service
drugging
secretly put a drug in someone's drink
drugging
to secretly put a drug in someone's drink

Examples of drugging in a sentence

  • She was wary of drink spiking and drugging at events.
  • The nurse prepared the drugging for the anxious patient.
  • Drugging was necessary to calm the agitated animal.
  • The community struggled with the rise in drugging.
  • Drugging was a common issue in the neighborhood.
  • The drugging sensation made him drowsy.

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  1. French:soumission chimique, droguant, ...
  2. German:Drogenverabreichung, sedierend, ...
  3. Italian:somministrazione di droghe, sedativo, ...
  4. Spanish:drogadicción, sedante, ...
  5. Portuguese:drogagem, sedativo, ...
  6. Chinese:投药, 使人昏迷的, ...
  7. Japanese:薬物投与, 鎮静作用のある, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخْدِير, مُخَدِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִמּוּם, מַרְדֵּם, ...
  10. Russian:подмешивание наркотиков, усыпляющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підмішування, седативний, ...
  12. Hindi:ड्रगिंग, नशीला, ...
drug
drʌɡ
drugged

Definition of drug - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalsubstance used to treat or prevent disease
  • She took a drug to alleviate her pain.
medication pharmaceutical
2.
narcoticillegal substance causing addiction or altered states
  • He was arrested for possessing a drug.
controlled substance narcotic
3.
businessTECH.commodity with low demand or slow saleTECH.
  • The product became a drug on the market.
deadstock

Adjective

1.
substancesinvolving illegal or recreational substances
  • He was caught in a drug operation.
illicit narcotic
2.
medicalTECH.related to substances used for medical treatmentTECH.
  • The drug policy focuses on safe usage.
medicinal pharmaceutical therapeutic

Verb

tr.
1.
medicalTECH.administer a substance to affect the mental or physical stateTECH.
  • They drugged the patient before surgery.
administer dose medicate
2.
crimeRaresecretly give medicine or chemicals to someone without their permissionRare
  • They drugged his drink at the party.
intoxicate sedate
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Expressions with drug

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police operation to catch illegal drug traders
The drug bust resulted in several arrests and the seizure of narcotics.
powerful leader in illegal drug trade
The police arrested the notorious drug kingpin yesterday.
person who transports illegal drugs across borders
The drug mule was caught with packages hidden in his luggage.
part of the illegal drug trade
Drug running is a major issue in the city.
drug with extraordinary effectiveness in treatment
Penicillin was once considered a miracle drug.
activity leading to deeper involvement
Video games can be a gateway drug to tech careers.

Origin of drug

Old French, drogue (dry goods)

Examples of drug in a sentence

  • This drug is essential for treating the condition.
  • The new law aims to combat drug trafficking.
  • He was caught with a drug in his possession.
  • The outdated gadget turned into a drug.
  • The surplus stock was considered a drug by retailers.
  • The area is known for drug activities.

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  1. French:médicament, narcotique, ...
  2. German:Medikament, medikamentös, ...
  3. Italian:farmaco, di droga, ...
  4. Spanish:medicamento, de drogas, ...
  5. Portuguese:medicamento, narcótico, ...
  6. Chinese:药品, 涉毒的, ...
  7. Japanese:薬, 麻薬の, ...
  8. Arabic:دَوَاء, مُخَدِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּרוּפָה, נַרְקוֹטִי, ...
  10. Russian:препарат, наркотический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:препарат, наркотичний, ...
  12. Hindi:दवा, मादक, ...

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