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intoxication

/ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does intoxication mean?

noun

A state of being drunk or intoxicated, often due to excessive consumption of alcohol. A feeling of euphoria or excitement, often caused by something other than alcohol.

Example

"The partygoers were in a state of intoxication, laughing and dancing wildly."

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