Pronunciation: /doʊp fiːnd/
noun a person who is addicted to drugs, especially heroin
A1 The police arrested a dope fiend for possession of illegal substances.
A2 The neighborhood is wary of the dope fiend who hangs around the park.
B1 The rehabilitation center offers programs to help dope fiends overcome their addiction.
B2 The documentary shed light on the struggles of a former dope fiend trying to rebuild their life.
C1 The novel delves deep into the psyche of a dope fiend and explores the root causes of addiction.
C2 Despite his troubled past as a dope fiend, he has now become a successful advocate for addiction recovery.
formal The police arrested a known dope fiend for possession of illegal substances.
informal I heard that guy is a real dope fiend, always looking for his next fix.
slang That dope fiend is always chasing the dragon, never satisfied.
figurative Beware of becoming a mental dope fiend, addicted to negative thoughts.
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