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antidote
a substance that counteracts a poison
In more detail
1. (noun) a substance that counteracts the effects of poison
2. (noun) something that relieves or prevents something unpleasant
Examples
- 1. The doctor quickly gave the patient an antidote after the snake bite.
- 2. A good vacation is an antidote to stress.
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