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addictions

/əˈdɪkʃənz/

Meanings
noun
A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

Examples :

"His addictions to gambling and alcohol led to the loss of his job and strained his family relationships. "
medicine mind condition society human disease

Related Words

Illustration withdrawal

withdrawal noun

/wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/

Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.

"After saving diligently for a month, Sarah requested the withdrawal of her savings from the bank. "

Illustration jeopardizes

jeopardizes verb

/ˈdʒepərdaɪzɪz/ /ˈdʒepərˌdaɪzɪz/

To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

"After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized."

Illustration relationships

relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration engagement

engagement noun

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

An appointment, especially to speak or perform.

"The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week."

Illustration pathological

pathological adjective

/ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Pertaining to pathology.

"The doctor sent the tissue sample for pathological analysis to determine if any disease was present. "

Illustration alienating

alienating verb

/ˈeɪliəneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈeɪljəneɪtɪŋ/

To convey or transfer to another, as title, property, or right; to part voluntarily with ownership of.

"She is alienating her property by selling the house to a new family. "

Illustration compulsive

compulsive noun

/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.

"The compulsive constantly checked their phone, even during class. "

Illustration consequences

consequences noun

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you don't study for the test, the consequences will be a bad grade. "

Illustration inclination

inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Illustration characterized

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "