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DRUNKENNESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Drunkenness.

Drunkenness - as a noun

A temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inebriationinebrietyinsobrietyintoxicationtipsiness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
temporary state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
soberness

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alcohol addictionalcoholisminebriation

The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess

Example: "Drink was his downfall"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boozingcrapulencedrinkdrinking
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intemperanceintemperateness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Excessive drunkenness can lead to serious health problems."
"His drunkenness made it impossible for him to drive home safely."
"The police arrested him for public drunkenness."
"She struggled with her husband's drunkenness for years."
"The party ended in a state of drunkenness and chaos."
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Word Game Points

Is DRUNKENNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drunkenness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRUNKENNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DRUNKENNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drunkenness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRUNKENNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DRUNKENNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drunkenness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRUNKENNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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