Associations to the word «Intoxicate»

Wiktionary

INTOXICATE, verb. To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
INTOXICATE, adjective. (obsolete) Intoxicated.
INTOXICATE, adjective. (obsolete) Overexcited, as with joy or grief.

Dictionary definition

INTOXICATE, verb. Fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; "Music can uplift your spirits".
INTOXICATE, verb. Make drunk (with alcoholic drinks).
INTOXICATE, verb. Have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug.

Wise words

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