Verb: intoxicate in'tók-si,keyt
- Make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
"The strong punch quickly intoxicated the party guests";
- soak, inebriate
- Have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
"The new medication intoxicated the patient, causing dizziness"
- Fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
"Music can intoxicate your spirits";
- elate, lift up, uplift, pick up
Derived forms: intoxicates, intoxicated, intoxicating
Type of: affect, excite, poison, shake, shake up, stir
Encyclopedia: Intoxicate