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intoxication

[in-tok-si-key-shuhn]

noun

  1. inebriation; drunkenness.

  2. an act or instance of intoxicating. intoxicating.

  3. overpowering exhilaration or excitement of the mind or emotions.

  4. Pathology.poisoning.



intoxication

/ ɪˌɒɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. drunkenness; inebriation

  2. great elation

  3. the act of intoxicating

  4. poisoning

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • self-intoxication noun
  • semi-intoxication noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of intoxication1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin Գٴdz澱پō- (stem of Գٴdz澱پō ) a poisoning. See intoxicate, -ion
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The court heard that the pair had been drinking on the day since 14:30 and were forcibly evicted from the bar because of intoxication.

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Mr Little told the court Mr Monzo's behaviour was triggered "by self-induced intoxication in the form of drugs" which led to a psychotic disorder.

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At the hospital, Sacramento police questioned the state senator for hours and concluded she showed signs of intoxication and cited her.

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Or perhaps youngsters are shunning opioid intoxication while the most vulnerable demographics are already dead.

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The officers “observed objective signs of intoxication and conducted a DUI investigation,” the department said in a statement.

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