doping
v. uncountablev. the use of banned drugs to improve athletic performance.
v. the administration of prohibited substances to an athlete to enhance physical performance.
The athlete failed the doping test.
Strict anti-doping rules ensure fair competition in professional sports.
The scandal revealed how widespread doping had become, forcing the federation to rewrite its testing protocols.
From dope + -ing.
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Last updated May 4, 2026