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    antidote

    antidote - Dictionary definition and meaning for word antidote

    Definition
    (noun) a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
    Synonyms : counterpoison
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antidote

"anti(against) + dote(u find two dots where a snake(poison) bites)" i.e, 'remedy for a poison'

anti=against,dote = poison,because poison is consumed in small drops,so poison can be dote

anti + dote ~ against + dots; You have some dots (marks) on your face and you are looking for some antidote to remove them (go against them)

anti-against, dote-medicine/poison because they are took in dose. dose and dote are alike.

ANTIDOTE=ANTIVENOM

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ANTIDOTE<===> विष नाशक (pr. \\viSh nashak \\ )[Noun] Example:There is a no antidote for cobras poison.

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