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truth serum

/ˈtruːθ ˌsɪərəm/

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/ˈtruːθ ˌsɪərəm/C1formalmedical
  • ruВещество, обычно такой препарат, как тиопентал натрия, которое, как считается, заставляет человека говорить правду, снижая торможение, часто используется в допросах или в вымышленных контекстах.

A substance, typically a drug like sodium thiopental, that is believed to make a person speak truthfully by lowering inhibitions, often used in interrogations or fictional contexts.

  1. Drug to induce truthfulnessC1formal

    A drug, such as sodium thiopental or scopolamine, believed to lower inhibitions and make a person more likely to reveal hidden information or answer questions truthfully.

    ruСыворотка правды

    • In the movie, the spy was injected with truth serum to extract secrets.
    • The use of truth serum is controversial and often considered unreliable.
    • Scientists have questioned the effectiveness of truth serum in real interrogations.