noun
1 against poison/disease
ADJECTIVE
▪ effective
▪ natural
VERB + ANTIDOTE
▪ administer , give
▪
The doctor administered an ~.
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ for
▪
Quinine is a natural ~ for this fever.
▪ ~ to
▪
We do not have an effective ~ to this poison.
2 thing that takes away the effects of sth unpleasant
ADJECTIVE
▪ effective , good , perfect , potent , powerful
▪ bracing , refreshing , welcome
VERB + ANTIDOTE
▪ act as , serve as
▪ offer , provide
▪
The resort offers the perfect ~ to the pressures of modern life.
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ for
▪
I think that stricter punishment is the best ~ for crime.
▪ ~ to
▪
Creative activity serves as an effective ~ to depression.