Synonyms for Alcoholism & Similar Words

Definition of alcoholism

noun
  1. 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
  2. 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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