intoxication

Pronunciation: /ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
  2. noun a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
  3. noun excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety

In classic literature

Synonyms

poisoning, toxic condition

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
physical condition
Narrower (hyponyms)
caffeinism, carbon monoxide poisoning, cyanide poisoning, paraquat poisoning, salicylate poisoning, alkali poisoning

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