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There are 3 syllables in the word mithridate.

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Definition of mithridate:

mithridate (noun):: an antidote against poison; a confection held to be effective against poison

Synonyms for mithridate:

antidote

antivenin

antivenom

cure

panacea

Antonyms for mithridate:

adulteration

bacteria

bane

contagion

contaminant

contamination

germ

infection

miasma

poison

pollutant

pollution

toxic

toxic substance

toxicant

toxin

toxoid

venin

venom

virus

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