C1nounsporthealth
US/ˈdoʊ.pɪŋ/
UK/ˈdəʊ.pɪŋ/
the use of banned drugs by athletes to improve their performance
In context
The cyclist was banned for four years after a doping test came back positive.
Doping has damaged public trust in professional sport.
The agency tests athletes regularly to fight doping.
Words that go with doping
noun + noun
- doping scandalA doping scandal shocked the sport last year.
- doping testHe failed a doping test before the final.
- doping controlDoping control officers arrived at the training camp.
- doping violationA single doping violation can end an athlete's career.
verb + noun
- combat dopingThe agency has new tools to combat doping in sport.
adjective + preposition
- accused of dopingThe swimmer was accused of doping but denied it.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He did doping.Correct: He took banned drugs.