antiweed

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Opposing or countering weeds (unwanted plants).

   • Unfortunately for Fletcher's antiweed crusade and western farmers in general, this time had already passed.
   • For example, the creation of historical preservation districts or the passage of antiweed ordinances can be used to preserve a desired rural character.
   • ...in the year 2000 it was still the third most widely used antiweed compound in North America.
2. 2

   Opposing or countering weed (marijuana).

   • In recent years, the sophistication of the antiweed forces both within Mexico and along the border has necessitated a specialization on the part of those involved in smuggling and dealing.
   • Okay, so even though the guy is antiweed—after all, Ben Stone (Seth Rogen) does quit smoking weed at the end of Knocked Up—Judd Apatow’s work appeals deeply to the stoner sensibility.
   • A large part of modern conservative antiweed sentiment is informed by the lingering influence of Anslinger's dishonest fearmongering.

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