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

Juniper trees, myrtle bushes, vineyards, and aromatic herbs flourish under the influence of the Maestrale, the strong northwesterly wind that sweeps across Sardinia year-round. — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Testing indicated that Paul was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, authorities added at the time. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

No injuries were reported, and investigators found no evidence that Pelosi was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. — James Ward, USA Today, 18 July 2026

He was booked on suspicion of two misdemeanor charges, pedestrian under the influence of drugs or alcohol and resisting or obstructing officers. — Alex Brizee july 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026