alcoholize

[ al-kuh-haw-lahyz, -ho- ]

verb (used with object)

, al·co·hol·ized, al·co·hol·iz·ing.

1. to convert into an alcohol.
2. to treat or saturate with an alcohol.
3. to place under the influence of alcoholic beverages; make drunk; besot.

alcoholize

/ ˈælkəhɒˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to turn into alcoholic drink, as by fermenting or mixing with alcohol

Derived Forms

• ˌalcoˌholiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• alco·holi·zation noun
• over·alco·hol·ize verb (used with object) overalcoholized overalcoholizing
• un·alco·hol·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of alcoholize¹

First recorded in 1680–90; alcohol + -ize