DOPEHEAD Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

dopehead

noun

ˈdōp-ˌhed

Definition of dopehead

as in addict

a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally threw his roommate out when he discovered that the guy was a dopehead

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There are likely fans and members of the public who now believe Harper—who has a footwear and apparel deal with Under Armour and whose jersey is among the top sellers in MLB—urged a gambling addict to keep gambling.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Homeless encampments that serve as places for drug addicts to shoot up line several vacant and overgrown lots.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

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Russia may also be considering allowing lower-quality gasoline onto the market to increase supplies, business daily Kommersant reported this week, a move that carries risks for users.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The city installs all these bike lanes but neglects to enforce rules and regulations on the users.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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