Dipsomania (Noun)
Meaning
An intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess.
Classification
Nouns denoting goals.
Examples
- After years of struggling with dipsomania, John finally sought professional help to overcome his addiction.
- Her dipsomania led her down a path of self-destruction, causing her to lose her job and strain relationships with loved ones.
- Dipsomania had taken over his life, making it impossible for him to attend social gatherings without craving a drink.
- The actor's dipsomania caused him to miss rehearsals and even forget his lines on stage, nearly ending his career.
- His long battle with dipsomania eventually subsided once he joined a support group and found healthier coping mechanisms.