Associations to the word «Drunkenness»

Wiktionary

DRUNKENNESS, noun. A state of being drunk

Dictionary definition

DRUNKENNESS, noun. A temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol.
DRUNKENNESS, noun. Habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms.
DRUNKENNESS, noun. The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall".

Wise words

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