ALCOHOLISMS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

alcoholism

noun

ˈal-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌli-zəm

Definition of alcoholism next

as in drunkenness

habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism

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Recent Examples of alcoholism After, Kaya lived primarily with Klitschko as Panettiere sought treatment after a years-long struggle with alcoholism. —

Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 By destigmatizing alcoholism and encouraging people contending with the disease to seek help and support. —

Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026 The center specializes in alcohol addiction treatment, including alcoholism, alcohol dependence, alcohol abuse and binge drinking. —

Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 Thanks in part to editor Laurence Briaud, that easy and immersive structure aptly suggests that everything Garance experiences while her alcoholism advances happens during a single unit of time. —

Tomris Laffly, Variety, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for alcoholism

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drunkenness

Noun

States have generally applied Clean Slate to non-violent, low-level offenses like writing a bad check, drug possession or public drunkenness.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The resolution from the county lists certain misdemeanors, including marijuana possession, public drunkenness, and criminal trespassing.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 27 May 2026