Synonyms for

Drugged

Verb / drʌgd / Another word for drugged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Drugged means to give someone a drug that makes them unconscious or affects their behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

dodrugs dose drug narcotised narcotized doped sedated tranquilized intoxicated doped narcotized stupefied anesthetized medicated hypnotized sedative immobilized

Synonyms by register

Formal

intoxicated sedated stupefied anesthetized

Informal

stoned high wasted blitzed loaded

Literary

befuddled enervated dazed

Antonyms

sober awake alert conscious vigilant clear-headed

Common collocations

  • drugged and drunk
  • drugged by a stranger
  • drugged to the gills
  • drugged out of his mind
  • drugged into submission
  • accidentally drugged
  • found drugged

Word family

noun drug
verb drug
adjective drugged
adverb drug-like

Usage note

The adjective 'drugged' typically refers to being under the influence of a drug, often involuntarily. It can also describe a state of being sluggish or stupefied due to medication.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor drugged me before the surgery.
  2. The villain drugged the heros drink to knock him out.
  3. The actress was drugged by her ex-boyfriend.
  4. The police suspect that the victim was drugged before the assault.
  5. The partygoers were drugged with spiked punch.

Quotes

  • I was drugged by men and taken back to a hotel.
  • I was drugged and raped more times than I can count.
  • Ive never been drugged before, so I didnt know what was happening.

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