INTOXICATION Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

intoxication

noun

in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən

as in alcoholism

the condition of being drunk there's a firm distinction between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and overindulgence to the point of intoxication

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as in ecstasy

a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the intoxication felt by two people who have just fallen in love

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Recent Examples of intoxication Yet despite such surface-level glamour, and no small amount of Prada placement, the movie continually undercuts its own self-intoxication. —

Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026 Indeed, the level of global acclaim Jackson, who tragically died in 2009 at the untimely age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, achieves is unprecedented. —

Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026 His death was ruled a homicide caused by acute propofol intoxication, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's office. —

Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Authorities determined Ucovich died from acute fentanyl intoxication. —

Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intoxication

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The hotel heir — who died of a heart attack in 1969 — was reportedly abusive and struggled with alcoholism.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Then just two weeks later, her father died by suicide after a long, largely unseen struggle with alcoholism and depression.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026