intoxicate

intoxicate

verb

Definition of INTOXICATE

1

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings <the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators>

Synonyms charge, electrify, excite, exhilarate, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, titillate, turn on

Related Words arouse, incite, inspire, provoke, stimulate; bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall (or enthral), hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind; interest, intrigue, tantalize

Near Antonyms bore, jade, pall, tire, weary; deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

2

to fill with great joy <she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams>

Synonyms elevate, enrapture, exhilarate, intoxicate, transport

Related Words commove, excite, inspire, stimulate, uplift; content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm

Near Antonyms demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit; distress, oppress, sadden

Antonyms depress