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Intoxicate is a verb that refers to the act of poisoning, disturbing, or influencing someone's mental or physical state through the consumption or exposure to substances such as alcohol, drugs, or toxic chemicals.
In its most common usage, intoxication describes the state of being under the influence of such substances, resulting in altered perceptions, impaired judgment, diminished coordination, and other effects that may be euphoric, sedative, or hallucinatory. This altered state is often temporary and can vary in intensity depending on the amount and type of substance consumed.
Additionally, intoxicate can also be used metaphorically to describe a state of overwhelming excitement or exhilaration that may not necessarily involve the consumption of literal substances. For example, a person may be intoxicated by love, success, or power, meaning they are completely absorbed or overwhelmed by the intensity of their emotions or experiences.
In legal terms, intoxication can have significant implications, as it can lead to impaired decision-making and actions that may be illegal or harmful. Certain jurisdictions impose penalties for individuals who engage in activities while under the influence, such as driving while intoxicated, to deter such behavior and protect public safety.
Overall, intoxicate encompasses both the physical and psychological effects of substances, as well as the metaphorical and legal implications of altered states produced by substances or intense experiences.
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• To excite or stupefy with strong drink; to make drunk; to exhilarate with narcotics; to excite to a kind of madness; to infatuate; to elate to enthusiasm.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "intoxicate" has a Latin origin. It derives from the Latin verb "intoxicāre", which means "to poison". This verb is a combination of the Latin prefix "in-" meaning "into" or "in", and "toxicum", which refers to a poison or substance poisonous to drink. Over time, the meaning of "intoxicāre" evolved to specifically indicate the state of being mentally or physically influenced by the ingestion of alcohol or other substances. The term "intoxicate" found its way into the English language from Latin.
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