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intoxicate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of intoxicate

charge, electrify, excite, exhilarate, galvanize, pump up, thrill, titillate, turn on
Words Related to intoxicate

arouse, incite, inspire, provoke, stimulate

bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall (or enthral), hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind

interest, intrigue, tantalize
Near Antonyms of intoxicate

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 of intoxicate

elate, elevate, enrapture, exhilarate, transport
Words Related to intoxicate

commove, excite, inspire, stimulate, uplift

content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm
Near Antonyms of intoxicate

demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

distress, oppress, sadden
Antonyms of intoxicate

depress

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