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alcoholism Synonyms

Another word for alcoholism

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• noun (Context 1)

A chronic medical disorder characterized by a physical and psychological dependence on alcoholic beverages and an inability to control one's drinking despite adverse consequences.

Usage Example

"The community health center offers counseling and support groups for individuals recovering from dipsomania."

Strong
dipsomania
intemperance
inebriety
Weak
drunkenness

Opposites of alcoholism

The opposite of alcoholism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

teetotalism
sobriety
abstinence
temperance
See all opposites of alcoholism

• Nearby Words

alcohol
alcoholic
alcoholically
alcoholism
alcove
alderman
alderperson

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Alcoholism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/alcoholism
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