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
• impaired
• drunk
• high
• tight
• wiped out
• blind
• wasted
• stiff
• under the weather
• loaded
• squiffed
• lit up
• besotted
• lit
• inebriated
• three sheets in the wind
• inebriate
• pickled
• tipsy
• gassed
• plastered
• juiced
• boozy
• cockeyed
• looped
• tiddly
• sozzled
• stoned
• bombed
• blotto
• crocked
• blitzed
• alcoholic
• in the bag
• intoxicated
• stewed
• sottish
• tanked
• potted
• stinking
• oiled
• strung out
• canned
• smashed
• ripped
• sloshed
• pie-eyed
• 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

That driver was cited for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, not having a driver's license and was issued two other citations, Baumgartner said. — David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2026

Berkun was charged with operating under the influence, reckless driving and failure to maintain the proper lane. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

The pedestrian who died had crossed illegally; the two kids on bikes were riding the wrong way; one of the rear-end culprits was under the influence. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Ramirez-Romero is charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, operating under the influence, traveling unreasonably fast and failure to drive in the proper lane. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026