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alcoholism

/ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/ /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔlˌɪzəm/

Meanings
noun
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.

Examples :

"His alcoholism was affecting his job performance and his relationship with his family. "
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Related Words

Illustration uncontrollable

uncontrollable adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbl̩/ /ˌʌnkənˈtrɒləbl̩/

Not able to be controlled, contained or governed.

"She got the uncontrollable urge for some chocolate."

Illustration beverages

beverages noun

/ˈbevərɪdʒɪz/ /ˈbevərɪdʒəz/

A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or soft drinks, usually excluding water.

"The restaurant offers a wide selection of beverages, from sodas and juices to coffee and tea. "

Illustration addiction

addiction noun

/əˈdɪkʃən/

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

"His addiction to video games was affecting his schoolwork and relationships with his family. "

Illustration functioning

functioning verb

/ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ /ˈfʌŋkʃnɪŋ/

To have a function.

"The coffee maker is functioning properly this morning, so I can have my coffee. "

Illustration affecting

affecting verb

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration consumption

consumption noun

/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

The act of eating, drinking or using.

"The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England."

Illustration compulsive

compulsive noun

/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.

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

Illustration alcoholic

alcoholic noun

/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/

A person addicted to alcohol.

"After years of struggling with addiction, he finally admitted he was an alcoholic and sought help. "

Illustration poisoning

poisoning verb

/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪznɪŋ/

To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).

"The assassin poisoned the king."

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. "

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deterioration noun

/dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtiː.ɹi.ɔˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

The process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

"The deterioration of the student's grades was a concern for his parents. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"