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drunkenness
noun
The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
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ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs
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noun
The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
“Drink was his downfall”
noun
A temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
noun
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
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Drink was his downfall
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