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- [verb in-tok-si-keyt; adjective in-tok-suh-kit, -keyt]
- /verb ɪnˈtɒk sɪˌkeɪt; adjective ɪnˈtɒk sə kɪt, -ˌkeɪt/
- /ɪnˈtɒk.sɪ.keɪt/
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- [verb in-tok-si-keyt; adjective in-tok-suh-kit, -keyt]
- /verb ɪnˈtɒk sɪˌkeɪt; adjective ɪnˈtɒk sə kɪt, -ˌkeɪt/
Definitions of intoxicate word
- verb with object intoxicate to affect temporarily with diminished physical and mental control by means of alcoholic liquor, a drug, or another substance, especially to excite or stupefy with liquor. 1
- verb with object intoxicate to make enthusiastic; elate strongly, as by intoxicants; exhilarate: The prospect of success intoxicated him. 1
- verb with object intoxicate Pathology. to poison. 1
- verb without object intoxicate to cause or produce intoxication: having the power to intoxicate. 1
- adjective intoxicate Archaic. intoxicated. 1
- noun intoxicate (of alcoholic drink or a drug) Cause (someone) to lose control of their faculties or behavior. 1
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Origin of intoxicate
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin intoxicātus, past participle of intoxicāre to poison. See in-2, toxic, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Intoxicate
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intoxicate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
intoxicate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intoxicate
verb intoxicate
- dumbfound — to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
- bewilder — If something bewilders you, it is so confusing or difficult that you cannot understand it.
- puzzle — a toy, problem, or other contrivance designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort.
- muddle — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
- distract — to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention: The music distracted him from his work.
Antonyms for intoxicate
verb intoxicate
- clear up — When you clear up or clear a place up, you tidy things and put them away.
- clarify — To clarify something means to make it easier to understand, usually by explaining it in more detail.
- deaden — If something deadens a feeling or a sound, it makes it less strong or loud.
- displease — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
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