Definition of Intoxication

1. Noun. The physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance.


2. Noun. A temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol.
Exact synonyms: Drunkenness, Inebriation, Inebriety, Insobriety, Tipsiness
Generic synonyms: Temporary State
Specialized synonyms: Grogginess, Sottishness
Derivative terms: Drunken, Inebriate, Inebriate, Intoxicate, Intoxicate, Tipsy
Antonyms: Soberness

3. Noun. Excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety. "The intoxication of wealth and power"
Generic synonyms: Excitement, Exhilaration
Derivative terms: Intoxicate

Definition of Intoxication

1. n. A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.

Definition of Intoxication

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Intoxication

1. Poisoning, the state of being poisoned. Origin: Gr. Toxikon = poison This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intoxication

intorted
intorting
intortor
intorts
intown
intoxation
intoxicant
intoxicant
intoxicants
intoxicate
intoxicated
intoxicatedly
intoxicates
intoxicating
intoxication (current term)
intoxication (current term)
intoxications
into the bargain
into the wind
intra
intra-
intra-abdominal
intra-abdominal abscess
intra-abdominal calcifications
intra-acinous
intra-adenoidal
intra-alveolar septa
intra-aortic balloon
intra-aortic balloon pump
intra-aortic balloon pumping

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