antidrug

[ an-tee-druhg, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. opposing or restricting the use of narcotics or other drugs of abuse:

   to enact stricter antidrug laws.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antidrug¹

First recorded in 1965–70; anti- + drug ¹

Example Sentences

Lee Sun-kyun, the “Parasite” actor who was found dead on Wednesday, was far from the only celebrity entangled in South Korea’s latest antidrug crackdown.

From New York Times

Lee Sun-kyun, the “Parasite” actor who was found dead on Wednesday, was far from the only celebrity entangled in South Korea’s latest antidrug crackdown.

From New York Times

When the grand jury first handed down its indictment, federal prosecutors suggested that Mizell, who was celebrated for his antidrug stance, may have been ambushed over a cocaine deal.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Marcos is eager to repair the ties between his government and the United States, which frayed under former President Rodrigo Duterte’s leadership, particularly amid his brutal antidrug campaign.

From New York Times

Citing that statistic, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday authorized an antidrug task force in San Francisco that will include members of the California National Guard and California Highway Patrol.

From New York Times