drug
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Also seen as: drugs · drugging · drugged
Sense 1
A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.
Chất dùng để điều trị bệnh, giảm triệu chứng hoặc thay đổi quá trình hóa học trong cơ thể
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.
Chất gây kích thích tâm thần, đặc biệt là chất bị cấm và gây nghiện, dùng cho mục đích giải trí
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent.
Cung cấp thuốc gây say cho ai đó mà không có kiến thức hoặc đồng ý
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To add intoxicating drugs to with the intention of drugging someone.
Thêm thuốc gây say vào với mục đích gây mê cho ai đó
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drug” mean?
A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.
Is “drug” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.