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Intoxication - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Intoxication : (noun)
1: the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic
substance [syn: poisoning, toxic condition]
2: a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of
alcohol [syn: drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, tipsiness]
[ant: soberness]
3: excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety; "the
intoxication of wealth and power"
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Intoxication : \In*tox`i*ca"tion\, n.
1. (Med.) A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic
substance.
2. The state of being intoxicated or drunk; inebriation;
ebriety; drunkenness; the act of intoxicating or making
drunk.
2. A high excitement of mind; an elation which rises to
enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness.
That secret intoxication of pleasure. --Spectator.
Syn: Drunkenness; inebriation; inebriety; ebriety;
infatuation; delirium. See Drunkenness.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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