intoxicate

verb

in-ˈtäk-sə-ˌkāt How to pronounce intoxicate (audio)
Definition of intoxicatenext
1
as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators

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2
as in to delight
to fill with great joy she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams

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Recent Examples of intoxicate Judicial opinions have largely focused on crimes of negligence, road rage or driving while intoxicated, and in rare instances, cases where someone purposefully drove their car into a crowd of people. — ABC News, 14 July 2026 After making contact with the driver, Cedar Lake officers suspected he was intoxicated, according to the sheriff’s department. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 The records show Peden was previously convicted in Allen County of operating while intoxicated, including a 2018 Level 6 felony conviction stemming from an earlier operating while intoxicated offense. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Investigators don’t believe that the driver was intoxicated, but distracted driving has not been ruled out as a potential cause of the accident, according to police. — Mary Ella Hastings july 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intoxicate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
  1. excite
  2. delight
  3. thrill
  4. elate
  5. electrify
  6. enrapture
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  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was excited when told of the selection after New York's win at Washington.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Whether on the street or at the office, Posen is excited by the unbridled sartorial creativity in San Francisco, from the loud to the demure.
    — Liana Satenstein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of excite
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  • Mitchell entered the theater just after the clip ended and was delighted by the immersive effects.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of delight
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  • Fair-goers can expect thrilling new rides and exhibitions, along with traditional cook-offs and animal shows.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Argentina advanced to its second straight World Cup final after a thrilling 2-1 win over England on Wednesday.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
Definition of thrill
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  • There were decisions that would elate or devastate players.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
  • This helped convince the administration to shift to their side, elating students, especially Simpson.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of elate
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  • For the latest generation—the sixth since 1994—all RAV4s are electrified.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • The 2026 World Cup began with South Korea's electrifying victory over the Czech Republic.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 July 2026
Definition of electrify
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  • And the noise that this is making is something that is a cacophony of the world enraptured.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • The world was enraptured by Kennedy and Bessette (portrayed on the series by Sarah Pidgeon), who were constantly trailed by the paparazzi and scrutinized by the tabloid media.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
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