What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
toxicate
Example
The water supply was toxicated by industrial waste. [toxicate: verb]
Example
The workers were hospitalized after being toxicated by fumes from the chemical spill. [toxicated: past participle]
intoxicate
Example
He was arrested for driving while intoxicated. [intoxicated: adjective]
Example
She felt intoxicated after having a few glasses of wine. [intoxicate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Intoxicate is more commonly used than toxicate in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between toxicate and intoxicate?
Toxicate is more formal and technical than intoxicate, which is more casual and informal.
