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mithridatize

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˌmɪθrəˈdeɪdaɪz/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈmɪθrɪdeɪtʌɪz/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /mɪˈθrɪdətʌɪz/

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verb

Meaning 1

To make immune to a poison by administration of gradually increasing doses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Examples

  • Her experiences in high school gradually mithridatized her to the ways of men.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Mithridates + -ize, in reference to Mithridates VI of Pontus.