Inebriation Definition & Meaning

inebriation
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. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

"Inebriation" in song lyrics

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  • "He worked hard, and enjoyed inebriation"
    The Herd — Under Pressure

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