Intoxicate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Intoxicate is a verb meaning To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
Meaning
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
More Meanings
- To excite to enthusiasm or madness.
- Inebriated, intoxicated.
- Overexcited, as with joy or grief.
- (of a weapon or drug) Empoisoned, smeared with poison, rendered poisonous.
- Killed by poison.
- (of a disease) Caused by poison.
- One who is intoxicated.
Example Sentences
Alas, good mother, be not intoxicate for me; / I am well enough.
Word Forms
- intoxicates
- intoxicating
- intoxicated
Synonyms for intoxicate
Depending on context, synonyms include drunken, inebriate, awaken, exhilarate, electrify, enflame.
Antonyms for intoxicate
Common opposites include dismay, deject, demoralize, dispirit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inebriate, soak, lift up, uplift, pick up, elate.
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