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intoxicate
[in-tok-si-keyt, in-tok-suh-kit, -keyt]
verb (used with object)
to affect temporarily with diminished physical and mental control by means of alcoholic liquor, a drug, or another substance, especially to excite or stupefy with liquor.
to make enthusiastic; elate strongly, as by intoxicants; exhilarate.
The prospect of success intoxicated him.
Pathology.to poison.
verb (used without object)
to cause or produce intoxication.
having the power to intoxicate.
adjective
Archaic.intoxicated.
intoxicate
/ ɪˈɒɪˌɪ /
verb
(of an alcoholic drink) to produce in (a person) a state ranging from euphoria to stupor, usually accompanied by loss of inhibitions and control; make drunk; inebriate
to stimulate, excite, or elate so as to overwhelm
(of a drug) to poison
Other 51Թ Forms
- intoxicable adjective
- intoxicator noun
- ˈٴdz澱 adjective
- ˈٴdz澱ˌٴǰ noun
- ˈٴdz澱ˌپ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of intoxicate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of intoxicate1
Example Sentences
The barrister said the MP, "who seemed intoxicated", insisted on buying one of the females a drink and made her feel uncomfortable by asking her about her marriage.
Police traced the threats to an intoxicated man overseas who had lost money betting on the game.
Law enforcement responded to a call about an allegedly intoxicated individual at the ski resort, TMZ reported in April.
During a chaotic upbringing, Jade believed those dealers could protect her - but from that point on, she says she was repeatedly attacked by adult men at parties while intoxicated.
A true titan with the largest inflorescence on Earth it radiates an intoxicating perfume that has been described as a blend of dead fish, rotting cabbage and garlic.
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