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alcoholism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈælkəhɔːlɪzəm/ · UK /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism means: A condition in which someone cannot control their drinking and alcohol causes serious problems.

noun

ALCOHOL ADDICTIONB2

A condition in which someone cannot control their drinking and alcohol causes serious problems.

  • He needed help with alcoholism.
  • Her alcoholism affected the whole family.
  • Treatment helped him recover from alcoholism.

Similar words: alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence

Common phrases: treat alcoholism, recover from alcoholism, chronic alcoholism, treatment for alcoholism

ALCOHOL POISONINGC2

Dangerous illness caused by drinking too much alcohol in a short time.

  • The old report described acute alcoholism.
  • Doctors treated him for acute alcoholism after the drinking session.
  • The historical record lists acute alcoholism as the cause of death.

Similar words: alcohol poisoning

Common phrases: acute alcoholism, fatal acute alcoholism

Questions about alcoholism

What does alcoholism mean?

A condition in which someone cannot control their drinking and alcohol causes serious problems.

What is alcoholism in other languages?

Türkçe: alkolizm · Español: alcoholismo · Français: alcoolisme · Deutsch: Alkoholismus · Italiano: alcolismo · 日本語: アルコール依存症

How do you pronounce alcoholism?

In American English /ˈælkəhɔːlɪzəm/; in British English /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/.

How do you use alcoholism in a sentence?

He needed help with alcoholism. Her alcoholism affected the whole family.

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