alcoholism

al·co·hol·ism

noun \ˈal-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌli-zəm, -kə-hə-\

Definition of ALCOHOLISM

1

: continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks

2

a : poisoning by alcohol b : a chronic disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive drinking of alcohol leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction

Examples of ALCOHOLISM

1. <a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism>

First Known Use of ALCOHOLISM

1850

Related to ALCOHOLISM

Synonyms: intemperance, drunkenness, insobriety, intemperateness

Antonyms: sobriety, temperance

Related Words: inebriety, intoxication; bibulousness, dipsomania; debauchery, dissoluteness

Near Antonyms: abstention, abstinence, teetotalism

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Rhymes with ALCOHOLISM

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