intoxication

/in,tɔksi'keiʃn/
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intoxication

The feeling of intoxication made him unsteady on his feet.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A state of excitement, elation, or frenzy beyond normal limits: A condition of being emotionally or mentally exhilarated, often to an excessive degree.
    • The condition of being drunk; inebriation: The physical and mental state produced by drinking too much alcohol.
    • Poisoning: The physiological state caused by absorbing a toxic substance.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The intoxication of winning the championship was unforgettable. (The overwhelming excitement of winning was unforgettable.)
    • He was arrested for driving under the intoxication. (He was arrested for driving while drunk.)
    • The patient was treated for food intoxication. (The patient was treated for poisoning from food.)
Advanced Usage
  • "The intoxication of power": The dangerous excitement and loss of judgment that comes from having great authority.
    • The dictator fell victim to the intoxication of power.
  • "Sheer intoxication": Used to emphasize an extremely intense feeling of excitement or euphoria.
    • The sheer intoxication of the music carried the crowd away.
Variants and Related Words
  • Intoxicate (verb): To cause someone to lose control of their faculties or judgment, either through alcohol/drugs or through strong emotion.
    • The idea of freedom intoxicated the rebels.
  • Intoxicant (noun): A substance that causes intoxication, such as alcohol or a drug.
    • Alcohol is a legal intoxicant.
  • Intoxicating (adjective): Causing intoxication; extremely exciting.
    • The city had an intoxicating energy.
Synonyms
  • Inebriation: Drunkenness.
  • Euphoria: A feeling of intense excitement and happiness.
  • Poisoning: The state of being affected by a toxin.
Related Phrases
  • Public intoxication: The crime of being visibly drunk or under the influence of drugs in a public place.
    • He was cited for public intoxication.
intoxication

The feeling of intoxication made him unsteady on his feet.

Noun
  1. excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety
    • the intoxication of wealth and power
  2. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
  3. the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

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