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alcoholism

al·co·hol·ism

alcoholism

 
pronunciation:
ael k h lih zm
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part of speech: noun
definition: a disease caused by the habit of drinking too much alcohol. Alcoholism is characterized by a strong desire to drink alcohol, difficulties in behaving properly, and troubling effects when alcohol use is stopped.
similar words:
addiction
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