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intoxication vs grogginess

grogginess vs intoxication

intoxication and grogginess both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intoxication Yes No No No
grogginess Yes No No No
As nouns, grogginess is a hyponym of intoxication; that is, grogginess is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intoxication:
  • intoxication: a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
  • grogginess: a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol
Other hyponyms of intoxication include sottishness.
intoxication (noun) grogginess (noun)
excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety marginal consciousness
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol a groggy state resulting from weariness
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol
Difference between intoxication and grogginess

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