intoxication

• Substantiv, das einen physiologischen Zustand bezeichnet, der durch eine toxische Substanz hervorgerufen wird, einen vorübergehenden Zustand durch übermäßigen Alkoholkonsum oder einen Zustand starker Erregung, der über die Nüchternheit hinausgeht.

A noun referring to a physiological state caused by a toxic substance, a temporary condition from excessive alcohol, or a state of extreme excitement beyond sobriety.

unzählbar

1. PoisoningB2formalmedical

   The physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance.

   Vergiftung

   • The patient was admitted for acute intoxication from a chemical spill.
   • Symptoms of intoxication include nausea and dizziness.
   • Treatment for intoxication depends on the specific toxin involved.

   Synonymepoisoning

2. Alcohol intoxicationB1formalmedical

   A temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol.

   Alkoholrausch

   • He was arrested for public intoxication.
   • Alcohol intoxication impairs judgment and coordination.
   • Driving under the influence of intoxication is illegal.

   Synonymedrunkennessinebriationinebrietyinsobrietytipsiness

   Antonymesobriety

3. Excitement or elationC1formal

   Excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety.

   Rausch

   • She felt a state of intoxication from the success of her performance.
   • The crowd was in a state of intoxication from the music and lights.
   • His intoxication with power led to his downfall.

   Synonymedeliriumecstasyelationeuphoriaexhilarationfrenzyrapturetransport

   Antonymecalmnesscomposureserenitysobriety