verb

intoxicate

Intoxicate (verb) means to stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

verb

To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

To excite to enthusiasm or madness.

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Etymology

First attested in 1450, in Middle English; from Middle English intoxicaten, from intoxicat(e) (“(of a weapon or drug) smeared, anointed or filled with poison; (of a human being, animal) poisoned, intoxicated”, also used as the past participle of intoxicaten) + -en (verb-forming suffix), borrowed from intoxicātus, perfect passive participle of intoxicō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from Late Latin toxicō (“to smear, anoint with poison”), from toxicus (“toxic, poisonous”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix), from Ancient Greek τοξικόν (toxikón). By surface analysis, in- + toxic + -ate.

Rhymes for intoxicate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of intoxicate?

"intoxicate" (verb) means to stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

What are the different meanings of intoxicate?

"intoxicate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol; 2. To excite to enthusiasm or madness.