Antidote Definition & Meaning

antidote
noun
  1. a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

"Antidote" in song lyrics

See how antidote is used in real songs:

  • "Always had the antidote"
    Erykah Badu — Out My Mind, Just in Time
  • "'When All Hell Breaks Loose' use my quotes for the antidote"
    No Retreat
  • "Sendin this out to the poison that made the antidote"
    Dilated Peoples — Years in the Making

Usage tips for "antidote"

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