1. past tense of overdose; took an excessive amount of a drug or medication, often dangerously
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient overdosed on pain medication and was rushed to the hospital.
• She accidentally overdosed by taking too many pills at once.
• The paramedics arrived after he overdosed on heroin.
• Many celebrities have overdosed on prescription drugs.
• The teenager overdosed at the party and needed immediate medical attention.
• He nearly overdosed but was saved by quick intervention.