Synonyms for Alcoholism & Similar Words
Definition of alcoholism
- 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
- an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
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"Alcoholism" in song lyrics
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"He was broke from the blow plus the alcoholism"
Apathy — Same Ol', Same Ol' -
"getting the fda shot for alcoholism"
AOL — AOL -
"children and alcoholism"
AOL — AOL
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