Meaning & use
intoxicant
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A substance, especially an alcoholic drink or drug, that causes intoxication.
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The law restricts the sale of intoxicants to minors.
Caffeine is a mild stimulant, not generally classified as an intoxicant.
A note on using this word
Often used as a formal, legal umbrella term covering alcohol and other mind-altering substances.
Words with a similar meaning
liquorinebriant
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