ALCOHOLISMS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

alcoholism

noun

ˈal-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌli-zəm

Definition of alcoholism

as in drunkenness

habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism

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Recent Examples of alcoholism Her alcoholism, along with her association with Partner, has landed her in Slough House as office administrator. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026 Panettiere wrote about her struggles with depression, alcoholism and addiction in her memoir, released months before her death. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 According to the New York Times, Jones suffered from alcoholism and was arrested numerous times before being cast as beloved mechanic Cooter Davenport on the CBS action show The Dukes of Hazzard. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Most of the myiasis cases (77 percent) were in patients with one or more underlying health conditions, most commonly diabetes, alcoholism, cancers, and skin conditions. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alcoholism

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Avoiding hangovers and the effects of drunkenness were also commonly cited.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Authorities say Kristina Lopez Lujan is now charged with simple battery, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 June 2026

Definition of drunkenness

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