an ‧ ti ‧ dote /ˈæntɪdəʊt $ -doʊt/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: antidotum , from Greek , from antididonai 'to give as an antidote' , from anti- ( ⇨ ↑ anti- ) + didonai 'to give' ]
1 . a substance that stops the effects of a poison
antidote to
There is no known antidote to a bite from this snake.
2 . something that makes an unpleasant situation better:
laughter, the antidote to stress
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THESAURUS
▪ cure a medicine or medical treatment that makes an illness go away:
The scientists are trying to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.
▪ remedy a way to treat a health problem, especially a small problem such as a cold, using plants or other natural methods:
Rinsing with salt water is a good home remedy for a sore throat.
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The store sells herbal remedies.
▪ antidote a medicine that will stop the effects of a poison or dangerous drug:
There is no known antidote to a bite from this snake.