intoxicate
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Definition of intoxicate
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intoxicate
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Definition of intoxicate (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : poison
2a : to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
b : to excite or elate to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy
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Synonyms & Antonyms for intoxicate
Synonyms: Verb
elate, elevate, enrapture, exhilarate, transport
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of intoxicate in a Sentence
Verb
The little bit of beer I drank was not enough to intoxicate me. the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectatorsRecent Examples on the Web: Verb
What are the rules on being intoxicated or driving while drunk in North and South Carolina? — Kathleen Purvis And Myah Ward, charlotteobserver, "Here's what you need to know about drunk driving in the Carolinas," 29 June 2018 Thompson said police believe the driver, whose name was not immediately released, was intoxicated at the time of the crash. — Bree Burkitt, azcentral, "Police: DUI suspected for wrong-way driver who hit pedestrian on sidewalk of Baseline Road," 25 June 2018 Houston police say Nicholson was intoxicated behind the wheel Saturday in north Houston when her car ran into several vehicles near Crosstimbers and Airline Drive. — Alyson Ward, Houston Chronicle, "After crash that killed 3-year-old, Houston woman charged with intoxication manslaughter," 22 Apr. 2018 The resident said a group of young people, likely intoxicated, were being loud. — Julie A. Short/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Resident dies in house fire: Rocky River Police Blotter," 10 Jan. 2018 The report cites one case of police responding to a call for a woman who appeared to be intoxicated. — Michael Harriot, The Root, "Minneapolis Cops Secretly Used 'Date Rape Drug' on Suspects for Years: Report," 18 June 2018 The caller told authorities that three people who appeared to be intoxicated climbed off the vessel, Lt. — Hannah Fry, latimes.com, "Teen arrested on suspicion of taking Duffy boat on a joyride in Newport Harbor," 17 May 2018 Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the suspect appeared to be intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. — Joseph A. Gambardello, Philly.com, "Duo carjack ambulance in Philadelphia, throw driver out of vehicle," 14 May 2018 Panik appeared to be intoxicated during his first contact with officers, police said. — Victor Ren, azcentral, "Arizona Coyotes' Richard Panik arrested outside Scottsdale nightclub," 17 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'intoxicate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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intoxicate
verb
English Language Learners Definition of intoxicate
of alcohol, a drug, etc. : to make (someone) unable to think and behave normally
: to excite or please (someone) in a way that suggests the effect of alcohol or a drug
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Kids Definition of intoxicate
1 : to affect by alcohol or a drug especially so that normal thinking and acting becomes difficult or impossible : make drunk
2 : to make wildly excited or enthusiastic Intoxicated as he was with the heavens, he couldn't imagine needing anything on earth.— Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia
intoxicate
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Medical Definition of intoxicate
1 : poison
2 : to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
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intoxicate
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Legal Definition of intoxicate
: to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished — see also driving under the influence
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