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intoxicate
[in-tok-si-keyt, in-tok-suh-kit, -keyt]
verb (used with object)
to affect temporarily with diminished physical and mental control by means of alcoholic liquor, a drug, or another substance, especially to excite or stupefy with liquor.
to make enthusiastic; elate strongly, as by intoxicants; exhilarate.
The prospect of success intoxicated him.
Pathology., to poison.
verb (used without object)
to cause or produce intoxication.
having the power to intoxicate.
adjective
Archaic., intoxicated.
intoxicate
/ ɪnˈtɒksɪˌkeɪt /
verb
(of an alcoholic drink) to produce in (a person) a state ranging from euphoria to stupor, usually accompanied by loss of inhibitions and control; make drunk; inebriate
to stimulate, excite, or elate so as to overwhelm
(of a drug) to poison
Other Word Forms
- intoxicable adjective
- intoxicator noun
- intoxicative adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of intoxicate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of intoxicate1
Example Sentences
The directors paint an enchanting vision of the only time in life when everything is intoxicatingly new.
They heard testimony of unpredictable behaviour from intoxicated patients, with staff also regularly experiencing violence and harassment from bystanders.
The employee was not visibly intoxicated and told HR she was unaware the drink contained alcohol, Castro testified.
His friends had reported he was “severely intoxicated.”
The stompers were a part of an elite excursion headed by the Sonoma County Winegrowers that brings “campers” willing to pay big bucks to experience the draining, and intoxicating, work of making wine.
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