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intoxicate Synonyms

Another word for intoxicate

Choosing another word for intoxicate depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
inebriate
Strong
stupefy
befuddle

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
exhilarate
Strong
thrill
elate
captivate
enchant
excite

Opposites of intoxicate

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

sober up
disenchant
bore
weary
See all opposites of intoxicate

• Nearby Words

intonation
intone
intoxicant
intoxicate
intoxicated
intoxicating
intoxicatingly

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