Definition of Intoxicate
Intoxicate
in·tox·i·cate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to cause someone to become befuddled or excited, especially to the point that they lose control of their physical and mental behavior/function, and typically as a response to alcohol or a drug;
e.g. One glass of the drink was enough to intoxicate him so that he could not drive safely.
(verb)
to make someone feel excited, elated, or exhilarated, often to a point that their enthusiasm drives them into a frenzy;
e.g. The energy at the concert began to intoxicate the audience as they listened to their favorite band perform.
(verb)
in old usage, to poison someone, i.e. to administer some toxin to them;
e.g. The murderer planned to intoxicate his victims by putting poison in their food.
(adjective)
in old usage, strongly under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to the point that one's physical and mental capacity and control are significantly reduced;
e.g. He led his intoxicate friend out of a bar and into a cab.
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