intoxication
nounfemininetécnico/ĩtɔksiˈkasɐ̃w̃/medium
in·to·xi·ca·ção
Definitions
1The state of being poisoned by a toxic substance introduced into the body in sufficient quantity to cause harmful effects.
He was treated for alcohol intoxication at the clinic.
Food intoxication can cause severe gastrointestinal distress.
Common collocations
alcohol intoxicationfood intoxicationdrug intoxicationsymptoms of intoxication
2A harmful or corrupting influence, especially through biased information or propaganda.
The population suffered from ideological intoxication by the regime's propaganda.
The film critiques the intoxication of consumerist culture.
Common collocations
media intoxicationideological intoxication
Etymology
Do latim 'intoxicatio, -onis', de 'intoxicare' (envenenar).