medicative vs shot in the arm

medicative

adj
  • Medicinal; acting like a medicine. 

shot in the arm

noun
  • An injection of a drug into the arm, whether for medical or recreational purposes. 

  • A stimulus; a boost in energy, morale, or well-being. 

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