Antidoto (en. Antidote)
/an.ti.do.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A substance used to counteract the effects of a poison.
The doctor used the antidote to negate the effects of the poison on the patient.
Ginamit ng doktor ang antidoto upang maalis ang epekto ng lason sa pasyente.
A medicine that eliminates or reduces the harmful effects of another drug.
The antidote for an overdose of medication must be administered immediately.
Ang antidoto sa labis na dosis ng gamot ay kailangang ibigay kaagad.
Anything that reduces the negative effects of a situation.
Hot tea seems to be an antidote to my stress.
Ang mainit na tsaa ay tila isang antidoto sa aking stress.
Etymology
from Latin 'antidoton' meaning 'against what is given'
Common Phrases and Expressions
antidote to pain
a solution or medicine that provides relief from pain
antidoto sa sakit
Related Words
cure
a common term for anything that provides relief or treatment for pain or problems.
lunas
Slang Meanings
quick solution
We need an antidote for our debt problem.
Kailangan natin ng antidoto sa problema natin sa utang.
something that compensates
My new job is the antidote to my stress.
Yung bagong trabaho ko ang antidoto sa stress ko.
medicine for weakness
I wish there's an antidote for my tiredness after work.
Sana may antidoto sa pagod ko pagkatapos magtrabaho.
remedy
There’s no other antidote but yourself.
Wala nang ibang antidoto kundi sarili mo lang.