Synonyms of under the influence

under the influence

phrase

as in drunken

being under the influence of alcohol

Not wanting to drive while under the influence, she called a cab to take her home.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drunken
• wet
• fried
• drunk
• impaired
• high
• wiped out
• tight
• under the weather
• blind
• stiff
• wasted
• loaded
• squiffed
• lit up
• besotted
• inebriated
• three sheets in the wind
• inebriate
• tipsy
• pickled
• boozy
• lit
• juiced
• cockeyed
• gassed
• plastered
• looped
• tiddly
• sozzled
• blotto
• stoned
• crocked
• in the bag
• blitzed
• intoxicated
• stewed
• sottish
• potted
• tanked
• bombed
• stinking
• alcoholic
• oiled
• strung out
• canned
• sloshed
• pie-eyed
• smashed
• ripped
• in one's cups
• soused
• maudlin
• rocky
• blasted
• hammered
• dopey
• beery
• stupefied
• befuddled
• crapulous
• dissolute
• bleary-eyed
• debauched
• dipsomaniacal
• bibulous
• dissipated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• sober
• dry
• temperate
• steady
• cool
• level
• abstemious
• teetotal
• abstinent
• clearheaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of under the influence

He was charged with three counts each of first-degree assault, second-degree assault and reckless endangerment, along with one count of wearing and carrying a handgun while under the influence. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Enter Professor Ian Wright (Lee Pace), whom Sally and Gillian discover stark naked in his London apartment under the influence of dark magic. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Cruz achingly creates a portrayal of a woman, if not quite under the influence, who isn’t sure of her place anymore. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

The driver of the vehicle, identified as Sarah Bezdelovs, 23, of Rocky Hill, was arrested and is charged with operating under the influence, police said. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026