Definitions
- Describing a state of being drunk or intoxicated. - Referring to the act of consuming alcohol or drugs to the point of intoxication. - Talking about the effects of alcohol or drugs on a person's behavior or judgment.
- Describing a state of being drunk or under the influence of drugs. - Referring to the act of consuming alcohol or drugs to the point of impairment. - Talking about the effects of alcohol or drugs on a person's physical or mental state.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives or verbs.
- 3Both words have negative connotations associated with excessive consumption of alcohol or drugs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Inebriate is less commonly used than intoxicate in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Inebriate implies a higher level of drunkenness or intoxication than intoxicate.
- 3Formality: Inebriate is more formal and less commonly used in informal contexts, while intoxicate is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
- 4Connotation: Inebriate is associated with a more severe and negative connotation than intoxicate.
Remember this!
While both inebriate and intoxicate refer to the state of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, there are differences in their usage, intensity, formality, origin, and connotation. Inebriate is less common and more formal, implying a higher level of drunkenness or intoxication, while intoxicate is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts with a less severe connotation.
