intoxicate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre quelqu'un dans un état d'ivresse ou d'excitation intense, ou de susciter un vif enthousiasme et un grand plaisir.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone drunk, or to excite or exhilarate someone to a high degree.

1. Fill with exhilarationB2informal

   To fill someone with excitement, happiness, or enthusiasm.

   Enivrer d'exaltation

   • The music intoxicated the crowd with its energy.
   • She was intoxicated by the thrill of victory.
   • The beauty of the sunset intoxicated them completely.

   Synonymesbewitchcaptivateelateenchantenraptureentranceexhilaratethrill

   Antonymesdejectdepressdiscouragedisheartendispirit

2. Make drunkB1formal

   To cause someone to be under the influence of alcohol, resulting in loss of control.

   Enivrer

   • The strong wine quickly intoxicated him.
   • He was intoxicated after only two drinks.
   • The party guests became intoxicated as the night went on.

   Synonymesbefuddlebesotfuddleinebriatestupefy

   Antonymessober

3. Affect by a drug or substanceB1formalmedical

   To have a stimulating or stupefying effect on someone, typically through a chemical substance.

   Intoxiquer (par une substance)

   • The drug can intoxicate users and impair judgment.
   • Some plants contain substances that intoxicate animals.
   • He was intoxicated by the fumes from the chemical spill.

   Synonymesbefuddledopedruginebriatestupefy