inebriate

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die ständig betrunken ist oder chronisch Alkohol missbraucht.

A noun referring to a person who is habitually drunk or a chronic drinker.

1. Chronic DrinkerC1formal

   A person who habitually drinks alcohol to excess; a drunkard.

   Trinker

   • The town's known inebriate was often seen stumbling home from the pub.
   • He was a hopeless inebriate, unable to hold a job due to his drinking.
   • The charity provides shelter and support for inebriates seeking recovery.

   Synonymealcoholicboozerdipsomaniacdrunkardlushsoaksousetipplerwino

• Veraltetes oder formelles Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden betrunken zu machen oder zu berauschen.

An archaic or formal verb meaning to make someone drunk or intoxicate.

1. Intoxicate with alcoholC1formal

   To cause someone to become drunk by consuming alcoholic beverages.

   Berauschen

   • The strong wine quickly inebriated the guests at the party.
   • He was inebriated after only a few glasses of whiskey.
   • The bartender refused to serve anyone who appeared already inebriated.

   Synonymebefuddlebesotfuddleintoxicatesouse

   Antonymesober

2. Fill with sublime emotionC2formal

   To overwhelm or fill someone with intense joy, excitement, or ecstasy.

   Mit erhabenen Gefühlen erfüllen

   • The beauty of the sunset inebriated her senses completely.
   • He was inebriated by the thrill of victory.
   • The music inebriated the crowd, lifting their spirits to a euphoric state.

   Synonymeelateelectrifyenraptureexhilarateintoxicatethrilltransportuplift

3. Become drunk or drink excessivelyC1formal

   To drink alcohol to the point of intoxication or to engage in excessive drinking.

   Sich betrinken

   • He tends to inebriate at social gatherings, much to his friends' concern.
   • They inebriated themselves on cheap wine during the celebration.
   • It is unwise to inebriate before an important meeting.

   Synonymeboozecarouseguzzlesoaksouseswilltipple

   Antonymeabstaindrysober