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in·tox·i·cate
 intoxicate
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
tak
sih
keIt
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verb |
| inflections: |
intoxicates, intoxicating, intoxicated |
| definition 1: |
to cause to be less rational by means of alcohol or drugs.
It is against the law to intoxicate a minor.- similar words:
- dope, muddle
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| definition 2: |
to make excited, stimulated, or exhilarated.
The beautiful sounds of the violin intoxicated me.- synonyms:
- excite, exhilarate, thrill
- similar words:
- delight, inflame, jack up, overpower, overwhelm
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| derivations: |
intoxicatedly (adv.), intoxicatingly (adv.) |
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