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Noun(1) being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs(2) an abnormally strong craving(3) (Roman law, as the award of a debtor to his creditor(4) being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)(5) (Roman law) a formal award by a court sentence of a thing or person to another (as of a debtor to his creditor)(6) a surrender to a master(7) a habit of activity(8) often injurious

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(1) Critics have claimed the explosion of new casinos could lead to a rise in addiction to gambling.(2) It is the supporters of the current system who are not serious about fighting drug addiction .(3) It is now widely accepted that a high proportion of crime is the result of drug addiction .(4) I held down various jobs through my addiction but soon my usage was an everyday occurrence.(5) This then traps the users into a world of addiction , which is very hard to get out of.(6) an addiction to gambling(7) But her young life was cut short after she became caught in a spiral of drug addiction .(8) There is a genuine debate about how to deal with the harm done by drug addiction .(9) He is receiving help with his alcohol addiction and wants to stop this offending behaviour.(10) Participants are offered help in everything from fighting drug addiction to getting a job.(11) Almost everyone here knows someone whose child is struggling with drug addiction .(12) he committed the offence to finance his drug addiction(13) I had been struggling with crack and heroin addiction through a long period of my life.(14) It is widely used as a substitute for patients who are attempting to combat addiction to heroin.(15) She was embarrassed about her drug addiction and wanted to do something about it.(16) he committed the theft to finance his drug addiction
Related Words
(1) drug addiction
(2) computer addiction
(3) alcohol addiction
Synonyms
Noun
1. dependency
2. devotion to
3. dependence


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

I've been doing research on addiction...

I've been doing research on ADDICTION...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10


Did I tell you our lab got a grant
to study addiction?

Did I tell you our lab got a grant to study ADDICTION?

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 20


neurobiology of addiction
in lower animals.

neurobiology of ADDICTION in lower animals.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 6


He's one of the animals in my
department's nicotine addiction study.

He's one of the animals in my department's nicotine ADDICTION study.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 21


I'm right in the middle
of my addiction study.

I'm right in the middle of my ADDICTION study.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 15


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