intoxicate Definition
- 1to make someone drunk or under the influence of drugs
- 2to excite or exhilarate someone to the point of making them lose control
Using intoxicate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intoxicate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bartender refused to intoxicate the already drunk customer.
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He was intoxicated by the thrill of skydiving.
Example
The fumes from the chemicals intoxicated the workers in the factory.
intoxicate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with intoxicate
intoxicated with success
to be so excited and happy about one's success that they lose control
Example
After winning the championship, he was intoxicated with success and started making reckless decisions.
to be so deeply in love that it affects one's behavior and judgment
Example
She was intoxicated by love and couldn't see the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship.
to be so obsessed with power that it affects one's behavior and judgment
Example
The dictator was intoxicated with power and committed numerous human rights violations.
Origins of intoxicate
from Latin 'intoxicatus', past participle of 'intoxicāre', meaning 'to poison'
Summary: intoxicate in Brief
To 'intoxicate' [ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt] means to make someone drunk or under the influence of drugs, or to excite or exhilarate someone to the point of making them lose control. It can refer to substances like alcohol or drugs, or to emotions like love or power. Examples include 'The bartender refused to intoxicate the already drunk customer.' and 'He was intoxicated by the thrill of skydiving.'
