intoxication
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/ɪnˌtɑːksɪˈkeɪʃn/
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/ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃn/
When someone feels the effects of alcohol or drugs, making them less able to think clearly or control their actions.
The driver was arrested for causing an accident while under the influence of alcohol, leading to severe intoxication.