What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
laced
Example
The drink was laced with a powerful sedative, causing the victim to pass out. [laced: verb]
Example
She suspected her food had been laced with something after feeling dizzy and disoriented. [laced: adjective]
drugged
Example
The victim was drugged and unable to remember what happened to her. [drugged: adjective]
Example
He was arrested for driving while drugged and endangering other drivers. [drugged: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Drugged is more commonly used than laced in everyday language. Drugged is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while laced is less common and often used in specific situations where a substance has been mixed with another substance.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between laced and drugged?
Both laced and drugged are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
