crapulence

crapulence
noun
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
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drink was his downfall

Syn: ↑drink, ↑drinking, ↑boozing, ↑drunkenness
Derivationally related forms: ↑crapulous, ↑crapulent, ↑drink (for: ↑drinking), ↑drink (for: ↑drink)
Hypernyms: ↑intemperance, ↑intemperateness
Hyponyms: ↑drinking bout

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