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intoxicate

/ɪnˈtɑːk.sɪ.keɪt/
in · tox · i · cate
Adverb:intoxicatingly
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Adjective:intoxicated
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Past Simple:intoxicated
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Past Participle:intoxicated
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Present Participle:intoxicating
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intoxicate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cause someone to lose physical or mental control through the consumption of alcohol or a drug.

Example

"Even a small amount of strong cider was enough to intoxicate the unaccustomed guests."

2

To excite, exhilarate, or elate someone to the point of losing clear judgment.

Example

"The sudden applause and newfound fame began to intoxicate the young musician."

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• Nearby Words

intonation
intone
intoxicant
intoxicate
intoxicated
intoxicating
intoxicatingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin intoxicatus, past participle of intoxicare ('to poison'), formed from in- ('into') and toxicum ('poison'), which ultimately derives from Ancient Greek toxikon pharmakon ('poison for arrows').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intoxicate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intoxicate
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