What does intoxicate mean?
Intoxicate means To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol..
Intoxicate
/ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/ · verb
Meaning
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol..
Definitions by Sense
- To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
- 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.
Synonyms for intoxicate
Antonyms for intoxicate
Related Words
Word Forms
- intoxicates
- intoxicating
- intoxicated
- more intoxicate
- most intoxicate
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for intoxicate?
Common synonyms include drunken, get drunk, inebriate, awaken.
What is the opposite of intoxicate?
Possible antonyms include dismay, deject, depress, demoralize.
How do you use intoxicate in a sentence?
Alas, good mother, be not intoxicate for me; / I am well enough.
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