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Definition of drunkeness

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1. drunkenness [ n ] a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

Used in print:

(Glayds H. Barr, The Master of Geneva....)

Drunkenness was no_longer tolerated .

Synonyms drunkenness intoxication inebriety tipsiness inebriation Related Terms soberness temporary_state grogginess sottishness souse intoxicate

2. drunkenness [ n ] Habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

Synonyms alcohol_addiction drunkenness inebriation alcoholism Related Terms drug_addiction intoxicate

3. drunkenness [ n ] the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
Examples: "drink was his downfall"

Synonyms drinking drink drunkenness crapulence boozing Related Terms intemperance drinking_bout drink drink

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