Dope up Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To give someone a lot of drugs or medication, often to make them sleepy or less aware. Commonly refers to using strong medicine or illegal drugs.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes slang, and can sound negative or even accusing. Used for both medical sedation ('dope up the patient') and illegal drugs ('he's doped up'). Common mistake: confusing with 'dose up' (which only means to give medicine, not illicit drugs).
Example Sentences
The doctor had to dope up the patient before surgery.
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They tried to dope up the dog so it would calm down.
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He was completely doped up after taking painkillers.
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They doped up the suspect to get him to talk.
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After the dentist doped me up, I couldn't feel a thing.
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He looks totally doped up—must be the medicine for his cold.
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