intoxicate
UK: ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt | US: ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪt
vt. to poison or stupefy with alcohol or drugs
vt. to excite or exhilarate to the point of emotional overwhelm
vt. (archaic) to administer a toxic substance
Derived from Latin intoxicare ("to poison"), combining in- (into) + toxicum (poison, from Greek toxikon [arrow poison]). Originally literal (poisoning), the term evolved metaphorically to describe the effects of alcohol/drugs by the 16th century. The root toxic preserves its ancient link to weaponry (toxon = bow), as arrow poisons were among the earliest documented toxins.
The chemical spill could intoxicate the local water supply.
She felt intoxicated by the euphoria of winning the championship.
Medieval assassins sometimes used herbs to intoxicate their targets.
The vibrant colors of the sunset intoxicated the spectators.
Overconsumption of alcohol can intoxicate even experienced drinkers.