INTOXICATION Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

intoxication

noun

in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of intoxication

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 The Brevard County Medical Examiner's Office determined Jonnie died of acute mitragynine intoxication, according to police. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 In Washington state, a 17-year-old boy died of acute alcohol intoxication after mixing hard liquor and energy drinks while playing video games with friends. — Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026 Water intoxication from drinking a massive volume of water is uncommon in her experience, but neurological symptoms require immediate attention. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 After detaining the suspect, deputies determined he had been released from jail earlier Saturday following arrest on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intoxication

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Noun

Claunch had found sobriety two years ago after struggling with alcoholism for many years, his sister told the Times.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Ben went on to explain that his father struggled with alcoholism.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 July 2026

Definition of alcoholism

Noun

The search resulted in the seizure of 70,114 ecstasy pills weighing about 26 kilograms (57 pounds) as well as 4 grams of methamphetamine, authorities report.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
If the mixture turned deep violet, almost black, then the powder contained MDMA, the chemical name for the party drug ecstasy.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

Definition of ecstasy

Noun

Ultimately, jurors sided with prosecutors whose 2023 criminal indictment outlined numerous instances of teens getting injured as a result of their inebriation under her watch.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Spike Jones and His City Slickers recorded their version with a flurry of wacky sound effects that made the inebriation seem even more soused.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 14 May 2026

Definition of inebriation

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In the past decade or so, happiness rates have declined precipitously for unmarried adults—regardless of education level—much more so than for those who are married, Yifeng Wan, a researcher at the University of Virginia, has found.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Despite the middling score in the economic category, WalletHub’s analysis surmised that Fremont’s happiness is bolstered by its high share (nearly 80%) of households with an income above $75,000.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of happiness

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Authorities say Kristina Lopez Lujan is now charged with simple battery, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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

Definition of drunkenness

Noun

Sounds like heaven to me, but your security posture mileage may vary!

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Its purpose is to take deep panoramic images of the sky, over and over again, every clear night across the next 10 years, making what amounts to a decade-spanning ultrahigh-definition timelapse movie of the entire heavens.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Definition of heaven

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But of course, that ability to travel with ease—and joy—comes with a foolproof list of travel accessories to make the journey as smooth as humanly possible.

— Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
The joys and thrill of the FIFA World Cup may have come to a close last month, but the passion and camaraderie developed through soccer don’t have to end.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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