addict

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa fisicamente ou psicologicamente dependente de uma substância, atividade ou comportamento.

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.

   Viciado em substâncias

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabuseralcoholicdrunkfiendfreakheadhypejunkieuser

2. EnthusiastB1informal

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

   Aficionado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanatichobbyistlover

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar alguém física ou psicamente dependente de uma substância ou atividade.

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.

   Causar dependência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosenslavehook

2. Devote obsessivelyB2informal

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

   Viciar

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

   Sinônimosaccustomapplydedicatedevotehabituate