addict

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die körperlich oder psychisch von einer Substanz, Tätigkeit oder einem Verhalten abhängig ist.

A noun referring to a person who is physically or psychologically dependent on a particular substance, activity, or behavior.

1. Substance addictB2formalmedical

   A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance, such as drugs or alcohol.

   Suchtkranker

   • The clinic provides support for drug addicts seeking recovery.
   • He became an addict after years of heavy drinking.
   • Addicts often require professional help to overcome their dependency.

   Synonymeabuseralcoholicdrunkfiendfreakheadhypejunkieuser

2. EnthusiastB1informal

   A person who is very interested in and spends a lot of time on a particular activity or subject.

   Enthusiast

   • She is a coffee addict and drinks five cups a day.
   • He is a video game addict who plays for hours every night.
   • My brother is a fitness addict and goes to the gym daily.

   Synonymeaficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanatichobbyistlover

• Verb, das bezeichnet, bei jemandem eine körperliche oder psychische Abhängigkeit von einer Substanz oder Tätigkeit hervorzurufen. Auch: jemanden an etwas gewöhnen oder in etwas hineinziehen, sodass er nicht mehr davon loskommt.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to become physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity.

1. Cause dependenceB2formal

   To cause someone to become physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity.

   Abhängigkeit verursachen

   • The drug can addict users after just a few doses.
   • Gambling can addict people quickly if they are not careful.
   • The game is designed to addict players with its reward system.

   Synonymeenslavehook

2. Devote obsessivelyB2informal

   To cause someone to become very interested in or devoted to something.

   abhängig machen

   • The series addicted her to watching every episode.
   • He is addicted to solving crossword puzzles.
   • Social media can addict people to constant checking.

   Synonymeaccustomapplydedicatedevotehabituate