Drugging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɹʌɡɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Drugging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of drug.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of drug.
More Meanings
- The act of giving a dose of drugs (to a person or animal), especially illicitly and improperly.
- (informal) The habit of using drugs; drug use.
Example Sentences
alleged druggings of horses
She finally quit all that drinking and drugging that was ruining her life.
In a small handful of cases, courts have held that state horseracing authorities failed to establish that trainers were responsible for alleged druggings of horses while under their care[…]
Word Forms
- druggings
Synonyms for drugging
Depending on context, synonyms include sedation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sedation, underdose, intoxication, kiting, duping, dognapping.
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