LUSH (UP) Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

lush (up)

verb

Definition of lush (up)

slang

as in to liquor (up)

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush

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abstain

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drink

Verb

Women should be able to drink at a party without being raped.

— Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Haymitch has a supporting role in the original franchise, appearing as the disillusioned, hard-drinking mentor of Lawrence’s Katniss Everdeen.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of drink

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lushing (up)

lush (up)

lust

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