intoxication

[ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən]

intoxication Definition

• 1. the state of being drunk or under the influence of drugs
• 2. the process of making someone drunk or under the influence of drugs

Using intoxication: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intoxication" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police arrested him for driving under the influence of alcohol and intoxication.

• Example

  He was charged with public intoxication after causing a disturbance at the bar.

• Example

  The effects of the drug led to severe intoxication and hospitalization.

intoxication Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intoxication

• drunkenness
• inebriation
• intoxication
• tipsiness

Phrases with intoxication

• alcohol intoxication

  the state of being drunk due to excessive consumption of alcohol

  Example

  He was hospitalized for alcohol intoxication.

• drug intoxication

  the state of being under the influence of drugs

  Example

  The overdose of drugs led to severe drug intoxication.

• food intoxication

  a type of food poisoning caused by consuming contaminated food

  Example

  The symptoms of food intoxication include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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Summary: intoxication in Brief

Intoxication [ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən] refers to the state of being drunk or under the influence of drugs. It can also refer to the process of making someone drunk or under the influence of drugs. Examples include 'The police arrested him for driving under the influence of alcohol and intoxication.' and 'The effects of the drug led to severe intoxication and hospitalization.' Other phrases include 'alcohol intoxication,' 'drug intoxication,' and 'food intoxication.'