antidote

• Substance qui neutralise l'effet d'un poison ou d'une maladie, ou moyen utilisé pour prévenir ou combattre des effets nocifs.

A noun referring to a substance that counteracts the effects of a poison or disease, or a remedy used to prevent or treat harmful effects.

1. Medical remedyB2formalmedical

   A substance that counteracts the effects of a poison or disease.

   Antidote (remède médical)

   • The doctor administered an antidote to the snake venom.
   • There is no known antidote for this rare toxin.
   • He was given an antidote immediately after ingesting the poison.

   Synonymesantiserumantivenincountermeasurecureremedy

2. Figurative solutionB2formal

   Something that relieves or counteracts a harmful or unpleasant situation.

   Contre-mesure salutaire

   • Laughter is a great antidote to stress.
   • Education is often seen as an antidote to ignorance.
   • A walk in nature can be an antidote to a bad mood.

   Synonymesbalmcorrectivecountermeasurecurepalliativeremedysalve

   Antonymescause