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drugging

/ˈdɹʌɡɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of administering drugs, especially illicit or harmful ones, to someone.

    - "He was charged with drugging and robbing several women."
    - "The doctor prescribed a new drug for the patient's condition, but warned against self-medication and drugging others."

Variants
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drug , drugged , drugging , drugs
Etymology
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The term 'drugging' originated from the Old French word 'drogue' which means 'drug'. Over time, it came to refer to the act of administering drugs.


Trivia
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  1. Drugging is not limited to humans; animals can also be drugged for various purposes, such as for veterinary treatments or for illegal activities.

  2. The term 'drugging' is also used in the context of computer security to refer to the act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network by using malicious software.


Related Concepts
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  1. Drug abuse: The use of drugs in ways that are harmful to one's health or well-being. Drugging is a form of drug abuse that involves administering drugs to someone else.

  2. Addiction: A chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and use, despite negative consequences. Drugging can contribute to addiction, particularly when it involves the use of illicit or harmful substances.


Culture
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Drugging has been a significant issue in various forms of media, including literature, films, and music. It is often portrayed as a dangerous and harmful act, particularly when it involves illicit or harmful substances. In some cases, it can lead to addiction, overdose, or other negative consequences.

How to Memorize "drugging"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize drugging, imagine someone secretly giving a drug to another person without their knowledge or consent.

  2. associate

    - To memorize drugging, associate it with the idea of secretly administering drugs to someone.

  3. mnemonics

    - A possible mnemonic for drugging could be 'Dangerous acts with drugs can be Harmful to others'.


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