HyperDic: intoxication

English > 3 senses of the word intoxication:
NOUNstateintoxication, poisoning, toxic conditionthe physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
stateintoxication, drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, tipsiness, insobrietya temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
feelingintoxicationexcitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety
intoxication > pronunciation
Soundsihntaa.ksahkey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > intoxication: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance.
Synonymspoisoning, toxic condition
Narroweralkali poisoningpoisoning resulting from the ingestion of an alkali compound (as lye or ammonia)
caffeinism, caffeine intoxicationpoisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products
carbon monoxide poisoningA toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas
cyanide poisoningpoisoning due to ingesting or inhaling cyanide
ergotismpoisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products
mercury poisoningA toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury
naphthalene poisoningtoxic condition resulting from inhaling or ingesting naphthalene
nicotine poisoningtoxic condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of large amounts of nicotine
ophidismpoisoning by snake venom
paraquat poisoningpoisoning caused by ingestion of paraquat
pesticide poisoningtoxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide
salicylate poisoningpoisoning caused by the excessive ingestion of salicylates (usually aspirin)
Broaderphysical condition, physiological state, physiological conditionThe condition or state of the body or bodily functions
Spanishintoxicación
Catalanenverinament
Verbsintoxicatehave an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
English > intoxication: 3 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningA temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol.
Synonymsdrunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, tipsiness, insobriety
NarrowergrogginessA dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol
sottishnessstupefaction from drink
Broadertemporary stateA state that continues for a limited time
Oppositesoberness, sobrietyThe state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
Spanishborrachera, ebriedad, embriaguez
Catalanborratxera, ebrietat, embriaguesa
Verbsintoxicatehave an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
intoxicatemake drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
English > intoxication: 3 senses > noun 3, feeling
Meaningexcitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety.
Example"the intoxication of wealth and power"
Broaderexhilaration, excitementThe feeling of lively and cheerful joy
Verbsintoxicatefill with high spirits

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