caffeism

/kæfiːɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a psychological or physical dependence on caffeine, often leading to negative effects or withdrawal symptoms when it is absent.

“After years of relying on caffeine to get through work, she began to experience severe caffeism withdrawal when she switched to decaf.”

Synonyms

  • caffeine dependence
  • stimulant addiction

Antonyms

  • caffeine tolerance
  • stimulant resilience