 drunkenness |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol | |
| Synonyms: | inebriety intoxication tipsiness inebriation | |
| Related terms: | soberness temporary_state grogginess sottishness souse intoxicate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (psychology) 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 inebriation alcoholism | |
| Related terms: | drug_addiction intoxicate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | |
| Synonyms: | drinking drink crapulence boozing | |
| Examples: | "drink was his downfall" |
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| Related terms: | intemperance drinking_bout drink drink | |
| Similar spelling: |
drunkenly |
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