INEBRIANT Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

inebriant

noun

i-ˈnē-brē-ənt

Definition of inebriant

as in alcohol

a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk stocking up on her in-laws' favorite inebriants for the holidays

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Recent Examples of inebriant Labor Day weekend is a high-risk holiday with many people traveling long distances by car and many people drinking or using other inebriants while celebrating with family and friends. — oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2019

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Noun

Also, never swim after drinking alcohol or using marijuana or other substances that can impact alertness.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Working out, drinking alcohol and consuming caffeine, Walker says.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of alcohol

Noun

Any intimations of exclusivity have gone out the window, just like the liquor bottles, condoms — and one TV — flung from balconies.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-In-Bond is available starting this month at liquor stores around the country (SRP $40).

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of liquor

Noun

Astronauts just flew to Earth orbit space atop a rocket emblazoned with an energy-drink ad.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Disneyland popcorn, churros, funnel cakes and ice cream cost more after the Anaheim theme park resort increased prices on hundreds of the most popular snacks, foods and drinks during the busy summer season.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026

Definition of drink

Noun

Four hundred years later, a merry band of scientists and entrepreneurs of mind-altering intoxicants are plunging even deeper into the diabolical by mechanizing DMT’s delivery via IV syringe pumps.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026
Licensed cannabis operators in states that have legalized marijuana tend to support the ban—they’re unhappy that hemp intoxicants face far less regulation and taxation than their products.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of intoxicant

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