English dictionary
antidote
/'/&/nt/I/,d/oU/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
Synonyms counterpoisonSource: WordNet 3.0
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A remedy to counteract the effects of poison, or of anything noxious taken into the stomach; -- used with <i>against</i>, <i>for</i>, or <i>to</i>; as, an <i>antidote</i> against, for, or to, poison.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To counteract or prevent the effects of, by giving or taking an antidote.
Source: webster1913