alcoholize

/ˈælkəhlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become intoxicated with alcoholic liquor

“The partygoers began to alcoholize after the tenth round of drinks.”

2. verb

to treat or expose to alcohol, especially in a process of manufacture or preparation

“The distillery alcoholizes the grain to produce whiskey.”

3. noun

the state of being intoxicated with alcoholic liquor

“The driver’s alcoholization made her lose control of the vehicle.”

Synonyms

  • drink
  • imbibe
  • intoxicate

Antonyms

  • sobers
  • sobriety