overdrinking
Imbibing beyond moderation
Overdrinking is consuming too much alcohol, either on a single occasion or habitually.
The word emphasizes excess rather than addiction—you can overdrink at a wedding without being an alcoholic.
I woke up regretting last night's overdrinking.
The verb overdrink follows the same pattern: She tends to overdrink at office parties.
Surplus beyond need
- overindulgenceExcessive consumption or enjoyment
- benderExtended bout of drinking
- guzzlingDrinking fast and eagerly
- overconsumptionExcessive use of resources
spree · carousal · debauchery · imbibing · swilling · quaffing · chugging · gluttony
Impaired state from alcohol
- inebriationDrunken state
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
- buzzedMildly intoxicated
- plasteredExtremely intoxicated
hammered · wasted · sloshed · blotto · sozzled · slurred · stagger · impaired
Cranial pain
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
thirst · grogginess · lethargy · rehydration · electrolytes · aspirin · queasy · malaise
Addiction to drinking
- dependenceState of needing another
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
compulsion · abuse · tolerance · detox · relapse · sobriety · recovery · therapy
Sorrow over past actions
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
Drinking before an event
- pub-crawlSequential tavern visits
- shotsSmall poured drinks
- tailgateRear vehicle hatch
- clubbingVisiting nightclubs for entertainment
fraternity · sorority · nightlife · rounds · biergarten
excess
Surplus beyond need
- overindulgenceExcessive consumption or enjoyment
- benderExtended bout of drinking
- guzzlingDrinking fast and eagerly
overconsumption · spree · carousal · debauchery · imbibing · swilling · quaffing · chugging · gluttony · surfeit
drunkenness
Impaired state from alcohol
- inebriationDrunken state
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
- buzzedMildly intoxicated
plastered · hammered · wasted · sloshed · blotto · sozzled · slurred · stagger · impaired · disoriented
headache
Cranial pain
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
vomiting · thirst · grogginess · lethargy · rehydration · electrolytes · aspirin · queasy · malaise · regret
alcoholism
Addiction to drinking
- dependenceState of needing another
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- withdrawalAct of taking away
rehabilitation · compulsion · abuse · tolerance · detox · relapse · sobriety · recovery · therapy · counseling
regret
Sorrow over past actions
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
pre-gaming
Drinking before an event
clubbing · fraternity · sorority · nightlife · rounds · biergarten
- overdoingoverdoing, overindulging, overkill, excess, overreacting
- indulgencesindulgence, indulgences, chocolate cake, overindulgence, massage
- excessexcess, too much, excessive, excessiveness, overabundance
overdrinkingmoderation
Avoidance of excess
moderate drinking · responsible drinking · nursing a drink · abstinence · temperance
overdrinkingtemperance
Habitual moderation in behavior
moderation · self-control · restraint · self-discipline · virtue
overdrinkingabstinence
Voluntary forgoing of indulgences
healthy living · wellness · self-care · clean living · mindful consumption
drink, drunk, drinking, drank, drinks, drinker, drinkable, drunks, overdrink