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
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. 2019 Lowenstein questioned whether toxicology results could differentiate whether a crash was caused by falling asleep at the wheel as opposed to intoxication. — Julia Sclafani, Daily Pilot, "Man charged with murder in death of Costa Mesa fire captain had 7 substances in his blood, expert testifies," 22 Aug. 2019 Not to be confused with its high-inducing cousin THC, proponents laud CBD for its relaxing and anti-inflammatory effects that come without the intoxication. — Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, "CBD vending machines: Lakewood company hopes to utilize point-of-sale systems to drive revenue," 22 Aug. 2019 Guests showing signs of impairment and/or intoxication will not be allowed to enter or will be removed from the stadium and subject to arrest. — Ed Masley, azcentral, "What you need to know about the Rolling Stones concert at State Farm Stadium," 20 Aug. 2019 He was booked into Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of residential burglary, vandalism, brandishing a firearm, criminal threats, public intoxication and resisting arrest. — Pete Grieve, SFChronicle.com, "Off-duty CHP officer arrested after threatening to shoot neighbor in Santa Rosa, police say," 19 Aug. 2019 Eating, intoxication, and trauma to the face can also cause this. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "This Man's Dentures Were Stuck in His Voice Box for 8 Days After a Routine Procedure," 13 Aug. 2019 Mild intoxication is on one end, and alcohol poisoning is on the opposite end. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "The Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning You Need to Know," 9 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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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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