inebriate
verb (used with object)
to make drunk; intoxicate.
inebriation
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a word derived from
inebriate.
Example Sentences
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According to Forbes, sober bars are popping up across the country, reflecting the demand for social spaces that don’t involve inebriation.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
The hospital treats the birds’ injuries and provides supportive care for their inebriation.
From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
When MacCallum noted Roche’s comments about Kavanaugh’s inebriation in college, Kavanaugh narrowed the question, noting that Roche didn’t specifically corroborate the incident Ramirez reported.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2018
What was once a grassroots showcase for emerging artists has morphed into an interactive experience that is both loved and loathed by attendees in various stages of #brand inebriation.
From The Verge ● Mar. 16, 2015
She is soothing, but not soporific; intoxicating without inebriation.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
