intoxication
noun
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Definition of intoxication
1
: an abnormal state that is essentially a poisoning
carbon monoxide intoxication
2a
: the condition of having physical or mental control markedly diminished by the effects of alcohol or drugs
drank to the point of intoxication cocaine intoxication
b
: a strong excitement or elation
The mere knowledge that they are on an island, a little world entirely surrounded by the sea, fills them with an indescribable intoxication …— Christine Osborne
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Examples of intoxication in a Sentence
there's a firm distinction between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and overindulgence to the point of intoxication
the intoxication felt by two people who have just fallen in love
Recent Examples on the Web
The report, which was released on Tuesday, listed the cause of death as acute fentanyl intoxication and manner as accidental. — Jeremy Cluff, azcentral, "NAU football player Malik Noshi died of opioid overdose, autopsy report says," 3 Sep. 2019 The man was cited for disorderly conduct/intoxication and was taken to the hospital. — cleveland.com, "Woman wakes up to drunk man pounding on her door: University Heights Police Blotter," 3 Sep. 2019 An autopsy concluded the cause of death was methamphetamine and PCP intoxication. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "DA clears cops in five shootings and in-custody death incidents," 30 Aug. 2019 Marijuana cases involving trafficking, cultivation, driving under the influence, public consumption or intoxication are not covered under the new policy and could still face prosecution, according to the county attorney's office. — Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal, "Which marijuana cases will be prosecuted? We get into the weed on new Louisville policy," 28 Aug. 2019 While these booze-free concoctions technically do have some alcohol, the consumption of these beverages cannot lead to intoxication. — Mike Adams, chicagotribune.com, "Will using CBD cause me to fail a drug test?," 27 Aug. 2019 The state of Texas defines alcohol intoxication as having a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more. — Fox News, "Texas mom accused of leaving infant in running car, taking shots in nightclub: police," 30 July 2019 Jack Jandick, 53, reported as homeless, was charged with disorderly conduct – public intoxication at 8:50 p.m. Aug. 15 on the 200 block of South Route 83. — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, "Elmhurst police blotter: Car with keys left inside stolen," 23 Aug. 2019 The boy’s death was classified as homicide from diphenhydramine (di-fen-HI-druh-meen) intoxication. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Judge rejects Delaware woman’s appeal in daycare death," 23 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'intoxication.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for intoxication
intoxication
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in·tox·i·ca·tion
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Kids Definition of intoxication
1
: the condition of being drunk
2
: an unhealthy state that is or is like a poisoning
carbon monoxide intoxication
intoxication
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in·tox·i·ca·tion
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Medical Definition of intoxication
1
: an abnormal state that is essentially a poisoning
hypokalemia potentiates digoxin intoxication— W. H. Abelmann et al no evidence of cocaine intoxication— Margaret M. McCarron et al acute carbon monoxide intoxication
2
: the condition of being drunk : inebriation
intoxication
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Legal Definition of intoxication
1
: the state or condition of being intoxicated
2
: a defense based on inability to form the requisite specific intent to commit a crime due to intoxication
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