inebriate (n.)

  1. a chronic drinker

    [ Syn: drunkard , drunk , rummy , sot , wino ]

    inebriate (v.)

  1. fill with sublime emotion; The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies; He was inebriated by his phenomenal success

    [ Syn: exhilarate , tickle pink , thrill , exalt , beatify ]

  2. make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

    [ Syn: intoxicate , soak ]

  3. become drunk or drink excessively

    [ Syn: souse , soak , hit it up ]

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