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Collocations for antidote - noun

1. against poison/disease

ADJECTIVE

effective
natural

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VERB + antidote

administer, give
The doctor administered an antidote.

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PREPOSITION

antidote for
Quinine is a natural antidote for this fever.
antidote to
We do not have an effective antidote to this poison.

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2. thing that takes away the effects of sth unpleasant

ADJECTIVE

effective, good, perfect, potent, powerful
bracing, refreshing, welcome

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VERB + antidote

act as, serve as
offer, provide
The resort offers the perfect antidote to the pressures of modern life.

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PREPOSITION

antidote for
I think that stricter punishment is the best antidote for crime.
antidote to
Creative activity serves as an effective antidote to depression.

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