verb
- taking too much of a drug or medicine, especially in a way that is dangerous or harmful
Usage: present participle of overdose
Examples
- The patient was overdosing on pain medication.
- She was rushed to the hospital after overdosing on sleeping pills.
- The doctor warned about the risks of overdosing on vitamins.
- He nearly died from overdosing on heroin.
- The paramedics responded to a call about someone overdosing.
- Overdosing on caffeine can cause serious health problems.