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liquor Synonyms
Another word for liquor
Choosing another word for liquor depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A distilled alcoholic beverage, such as whiskey, vodka, or rum, as opposed to a fermented one like beer or wine.
Usage Example
"The bartender stocked the top shelf with premium spirits from around the world."
Strongest
spirits
hard liquor
Strong
alcohol
booze
strong drink
hooch
intoxicant
firewater
• noun (Context 2)
A liquid substance, particularly the liquid in which food has been cooked or a solution used in industrial processes.
Usage Example
"After boiling the vegetables, save the pot broth to use as a base for tomorrow's soup."
Strong
broth
stock
liquid
decoction
juice
Weak
infusion
• verb (Context 3)
To supply someone heavily with alcoholic drinks, usually to intoxicate them (often used with 'up').
Usage Example
"The hosts tried to intoxicate him up before asking for the favor."
Strong
intoxicate
inebriate
besot
Weak
fuddle
Opposites of liquor
The opposite of liquor shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
sober up
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Liquor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/liquor