What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
drugging
Example
The victim reported being drugged at the party and waking up with no memory of what happened. [drugged: past participle]
Example
The suspect was charged with drugging the victim in order to commit a crime. [drugging: gerund or present participle]
sedating
Example
The dentist sedated the patient before the procedure to reduce their anxiety. [sedated: past tense]
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep. [sedative: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sedating is more commonly used than drugging in everyday language, especially in medical contexts. Drugging is less common and often associated with negative or illegal activities.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between drugging and sedating?
Sedating is a more formal term than drugging, which has a negative connotation and is often used in informal or colloquial contexts.
