Overdose

Synonyms of overdose

• intoxication
• poisoning
• excessive dose

Antonyms of overdose

• underdose
• normal dose
• moderate amount

Collocations of overdose

drug overdose

Frequency: 80 %

The cause of death was determined to be a drug overdose.

fatal overdose

Frequency: 75 %

He suffered a fatal overdose after ingesting a lethal combination of drugs.

accidental overdose

Frequency: 70 %

The death was ruled an accidental overdose of prescription medication.

lethal overdose

Frequency: 65 %

Taking a lethal overdose of medication can have serious consequences.

overdose prevention

Frequency: 60 %

Education and awareness campaigns are key to overdose prevention.

Idiomatic Expressions for overdose

• Phrase: overdose of
  Meaning: an excessive or dangerous amount of something, usually a substance
  Usage: He suffered from an overdose of painkillers and had to be rushed to the hospital.