intoxication
/ɪnˌtɑksəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.
- After the party, she needed a full night's sleep to recover from her intoxication.
- His intoxication was obvious from his slurred speech and unsteady walk.
- The law prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol or drug intoxication.
- A state of great excitement, happiness, or euphoria.
- The crowd was in a state of intoxication as the band played their final song.
- Winning the championship brought a feeling of pure intoxication to the whole team.
- The intoxication of first love made her feel like she was floating on air.
- Poisoning caused by a harmful substance entering the body.
- The patient was treated for carbon monoxide intoxication in the emergency room.
- Food intoxication can result from eating contaminated seafood.
- Lead intoxication is a serious health risk in older buildings with lead paint.
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