ALCOHOLISM ABUSE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase alcoholism abuse. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ALCOHOLISM ABUSE
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addiction | nounn | |||||||
noun • being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) • an abnormally strong craving • (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master | ||||||||
dependency | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else • being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) • a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country | ||||||||
misuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • improper or excessive use verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||||
substance abuse | nounn | |||||||
noun • excessive use of drugs | ||||||||
alcohol abuse | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks | ||||||||
alcoholic abuse | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks |