intoxication
ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən
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Definition of intoxication - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
drunkennessstate of being drunk or under drug influence
  • His intoxication was evident from his slurred speech.
drunkenness inebriation
2.
medicalTECH.poisoning by a toxic substanceTECH.
  • The intoxication from the chemical spill was severe.
poisoning
3.
emotionRareextreme excitement or enthusiasmRare
  • The intoxication of winning the championship was overwhelming.
elation euphoria
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Expressions with intoxication

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feeling euphoria from achieving success
The intoxication of success made her feel invincible.
state of impaired judgment from alcohol
Her alcohol intoxication led to poor decisions.
the criminal offence of being drunk in public
He was arrested for public intoxication outside the bar.
condition from consuming too much caffeine
Caffeine intoxication can cause restlessness and insomnia.
potentially fatal disturbance in brain function
Water intoxication can lead to seizures and other severe symptoms.

Origin of intoxication

Latin, in (into) + toxicare (to poison)

Terms with intoxication included in their meaning

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vision
have blurry vision due to tiredness or intoxication
intoxication
more free from alcohol or drugs
tipsyadj.
mild intoxication
slightly drunk
drugadj.
intoxication
affected by drugs
intoxication
inebriated or under the influence of alcohol
intoxication
become not intoxicated
intoxication
slightly intoxicated or under influence
buzzedadj.
intoxication
slightly intoxicated or tipsy

Examples of intoxication in a sentence

  • The party ended in chaos due to widespread intoxication.
  • The doctor treated the patient for alcohol intoxication.
  • Intoxication from the fumes required immediate evacuation.
  • The intoxication of the crowd was palpable.
  • She felt the intoxication of her first love.

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  1. French:intoxication, intox, ...
  2. German:Rausch, Vergiftung, ...
  3. Italian:intossicazione, avvelenamento, ...
  4. Spanish:intoxicación, envenenamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:intoxicação, envenenamento, ...
  6. Chinese:中毒, 兴奋, ...
  7. Japanese:酩酊, 毒性, ...
  8. Arabic:سُكْر, حالة تَسَمُّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁכָּרוּת, שִׁכָּרוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:опьянение, отравление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сп'яніння, отруєння, ...
  12. Hindi:नशा, विषाक्तता, ...
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