intoxication

Etymology

noun

  1. A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.
    He suffered acute intoxication from the combined effects of several drugs.
  2. The state of being intoxicated or drunk.
  3. The act of intoxicating or making drunk.
  4. (figurative) A high excitement of mind; an elation which rises to enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness.

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