1. (

• poisoning ,
• toxic_condition ,
• intoxication ,

) the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance ;

2. (

• drunkenness ,
• inebriation ,
• inebriety ,
• intoxication ,
• tipsiness ,
• insobriety

) a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol ;

3. (

• intoxication

) excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety; "the intoxication of wealth and power" ;