English Explanatory Dictionary

intoxication

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.
  2. The state of being intoxicated or drunk.
  3. The act of intoxicating or making drunk.
  4. A high excitement of mind; an elation which rises to enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness.

Pronunciation

/ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪntɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-intoxication.wav

Word forms

intoxication intoxications

Synonyms

inebriation ebriety drunkenness

Derived words

alcohol intoxication auto-intoxication autointoxication infoxication lipointoxication monointoxication postintoxication public intoxication reintoxication water intoxication
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