Inebriate
Pronunciation: /ˌɪˈnɛbriːˌeɪt/
Inebriate (verb)
- to make someone feel drunk or intoxicated by alcohol.
Examples
- The strong wine could inebriate even the most seasoned drinker.
- Too much champagne will inebriate the guests quickly.
Common collocations: inebriate someone, easily inebriate, staggering inebriate, help an inebriate
Inebriate (noun)
- a person who is drunk or has had too much alcohol.
Examples
- The inebriate stumbled out of the bar.
- An inebriate often struggles to walk straight.