Alcoholism

/ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/

Synonyms for "alcoholism" (47 found)

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Closest matches (10)

Noun(3 words)
alcohol addictionalcohol dependencealcohol misuse
a habitacquired toleranceacute alcoholismaddictednessaddictionalcoholic addictionalcoholic psychosis

Strong matches (14)

amphetamine withdrawal symptomsbarbiturate addictionbarbiturismbottle nosechain smokingchronic alcoholismcirrhosiscocainismcrashcravingdelirium tremensdependencedipsomania
Noun(1 words)

Related words (23)

Noun(4 words)
drug addictiondrug culturedrug dependenceebriositygrog blossomhabithabitual drunkennesshabituationheavy drinkingnicotine addictionoenomaniaoinomaniapathological drunkennessphysical dependenceproblem drinkingpsychological dependencetolerancewithdrawal sicknesswithdrawal symptoms

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cacoethesdisorderdrug addictionhealth conditionhealth issuemaniamedical conditionpassionpublic health concernsocial problemwhite plague

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4 entries
alcohol dependencebinge drinkingchronic alcoholismteen drinking problem

Collocations

5 entries
alcoholism ratealcoholism symptomsalcoholism treatmentprevention of alcoholismrisk of alcoholism

Derivations

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Sample sentences

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Alcoholism is incurable.

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The costs resulting from alcoholism are enormous.

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Alcoholism is a horrible disease.

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Dan was recovering from alcoholism.

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