intoxicant

/ɪntˈɒksɪkənt/

/ɪntˈɑːksɪkənt/

[noun] [adjective]

Intoxicant

[NOUN]

a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent

synonyms : alcohol

alcoholic beverage

alcoholic drink

inebriant

a drug that can produce a state of intoxication

intoxicant

[ADJECTIVE]

bringing on a state of impaired physical or mental control

synonyms : intoxicating

Examples

1. Alcohol is an intoxicant.

2. Number one, they filter intoxicants and drugs and waste products out of our blood.

3. While the intoxicant of choice for Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil was alcohol, bandmate Nikki Sixx enjoyed harder pursuits.

4. In 2019, Thomas was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants, which led the actor to a year-long diversion program and a breathalyzer being installed in his car.