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medicate

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/

Definition of medicate

verb

[with object]

administer medicine or a drug to (someone):both infants were heavily medicated to alleviate their seizures
treat (a condition) using medicine or a drug: the born worrier medicates the common cold as though it were a terminal condition
(usually as adjective medicated) add a medicinal substance to (a dressing or product):medicated shampoo