Meaning & use

antidotal

adjective·Advanced

Acting as, or relating to, a remedy that counteracts a poison or harmful effect.

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The plant's antidotal properties were studied by scientists searching for a snakebite treatment.

Her calm advice had an almost antidotal effect on his growing panic.

A note on using this word

Do not confuse antidotal with anecdotal; antidotal relates to antidotes, while anecdotal relates to anecdotes or stories.

Words with a similar meaning

curativeremedial

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