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intoxicant
noun in·tox·i·cant \in-ˈtäk-si-kənt\
: something (such as an acoholic drink) that causes people to become excited or confused and less able to control what they say or do : an intoxicating substance
Full Definition of INTOXICANT
: something that intoxicates; especially : an alcoholic drink
— intoxicant adjective
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First Known Use of INTOXICANT
1863
Related to INTOXICANT
- Synonyms
- aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch [slang], inebriant, alcohol, John Barleycorn, juice [slang], liquor, lush [slang], moonshine, potable, rum, sauce [slang], spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple
- Antonyms
- nonintoxicant
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intoxicant
noun in·tox·i·cant \in-ˈtäk-si-kənt\
Medical Definition of INTOXICANT
: something that intoxicates; especially : an alcoholic drink—called also inebriant
—intoxicant adjective
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