ritalin

/ˈrɪtɑːlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and certain other conditions

“The doctor prescribed Ritalin for her son’s ADHD.”

2. verb

to administer Ritalin as a treatment

“The doctor will ritalin the patient to help with her focus.”

3. verb

to stimulate or energize

“The cup of coffee will ritalin you up for the test.”

Synonyms

  • amphetamine
  • dextroamphetamine

Antonyms

  • sedative
  • tranquilizer