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单词 intoxication
释义

intoxication

noun

in·​tox·​i·​ca·​tion in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce intoxication (audio)
1
a
: the condition of having physical or mental control markedly diminished by the effects of alcohol or drugs
drank to the point of intoxication
cocaine intoxication
b
: a strong excitement or elation
The mere knowledge that they are on an island, a little world entirely surrounded by the sea, fills them with an indescribable intoxication Christine Osborne
2
: an abnormal state that is essentially a poisoning
carbon monoxide intoxication

Synonyms

  • drunkenness
  • inebriation
  • inebriety
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Example Sentences

there's a firm distinction between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and overindulgence to the point of intoxication the intoxication felt by two people who have just fallen in love
Recent Examples on the Web Officers determined he was intoxicated, took him to the facility and cited him for public intoxication. Andrew Selsky, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2022 Arrests for public intoxication and marijuana possession followed. Abigail Pesta, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2022 The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for intoxication is 0.08% or greater, per the NIAAA. Jessica Toscano, SELF, 16 Aug. 2022 In June 2014, Dallas Police arrested Yaqub Talib for public intoxication after a disturbance was reported at a local nightclub. Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Although Dereck was arrested for public intoxication and driving with an open container, he wasn’t charged with drug trafficking (or any other crime that would authorize civil forfeiture). Nick Sibilla, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 The Dallas Police Department initially reported Aqib Talib had been arrested for public intoxication, but an hour later corrected the report and identified Yaqub Talib as the man who had been taken into custody. CBS News, 15 Aug. 2022 Mobile City Council member Ben Reynolds was taken to Baldwin County Jail on Sunday after an arrest for public intoxication. al, 3 July 2022 Police cited the man for voluntary intoxication and for a parking violation. cleveland, 13 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

intoxication

noun

in·​tox·​i·​ca·​tion in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce intoxication (audio)
1
: the condition of being drunk
2
: an unhealthy state that is or is like a poisoning
carbon monoxide intoxication

Medical Definition

intoxication

noun

in·​tox·​i·​ca·​tion in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce intoxication (audio)
1
: an abnormal state that is essentially a poisoning
hypokalemia potentiates digoxin intoxication W. H. Abelmann et al.
no evidence of cocaine intoxication Margaret M. McCarron et al.
acute carbon monoxide intoxication
2
: the condition of being drunk : inebriation

Legal Definition

intoxication

noun

in·​tox·​i·​ca·​tion in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce intoxication (audio)
1
: the state or condition of being intoxicated
2
: a defense based on inability to form the requisite specific intent to commit a crime due to intoxication

intoxication

noun

1
as in alcoholism
the condition of being drunk there's a firm distinction between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and overindulgence to the point of intoxication

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • alcoholism
  • inebriation
  • drunkenness
  • inebriety
  • tipsiness
  • intemperance
  • bender
  • insobriety
  • souse
  • toot
  • brannigan
  • spree
  • binge
  • jag
2
as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the intoxication felt by two people who have just fallen in love

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • ecstasy
  • euphoria
  • high
  • joyfulness
  • happiness
  • joy
  • heaven
  • trance
  • elation
  • exhilaration
  • rapture
  • frenzy
  • transport
  • pleasure
  • rhapsody
  • bliss
  • paradise
  • blissfulness
  • cloud nine
  • seventh heaven
  • exaltation
  • elatedness
  • cheerfulness
  • swoon
  • delight
  • joyousness
  • madness
  • enchantment
  • glee
  • felicity
  • reverie
  • blessedness
  • exuberance
  • fervor
  • gladness
  • inspiration
  • gaiety
  • jubilance
  • jubilation
  • lightheartedness
  • cheer
  • gayety
  • gleefulness
  • passion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • depression
  • misery
  • unhappiness
  • sadness
  • wretchedness
  • woe
  • despair
  • melancholy
  • dejection
  • despondency
  • blues
  • gloom
  • desolation
  • dreariness
  • dumps
  • heartsickness
  • gloominess
  • forlornness
  • doldrums
  • downheartedness
  • disheartenment
  • dispiritedness
  • disconsolateness
  • mopes
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