alcoholism, n.
(alcoholisms)
(alcoholisms)
an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
<noun.motive>
alcoholism dipsomania potomania
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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
<noun.state>
alcohol addiction alcoholism drunkenness inebriation
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