Synonyms for

Addict

Verb / ʌˈdɪkt / / ˈæˌdɪkt / Another word for addict — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug

Synonyms & similar words

hook junkie freak nut junky junkie user abuser doper head stoner drunkard alcoholic lush wino

Synonyms by register

Formal

dependent user habitue

Informal

junkie fiend lover fanatic

Literary

enthusiast devotee

Antonyms

abstainer teetotaler disciplined person self-controlled person moderate

Common collocations

  • drug addict
  • gambling addict
  • work addict
  • internet addict
  • coffee addict
  • sex addict
  • addict to something

Word family

noun addiction
verb addict
adjective addicted

Usage note

While 'addict' can be used informally for someone with a strong passion (e.g., 'a coffee addict'), it is most commonly associated with substance abuse and carries a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. She became an addict after taking prescription painkillers for her injury.
  2. He is struggling to overcome his addiction to alcohol.
  3. The rehab center helps people who are addicted to drugs.
  4. It's important to seek help if you or someone you know is an addict.
  5. She had to cut ties with her old friends who were addicts.

Quotes

  • Addiction doesn't kill the addict. It kills the family, kids, and people who tried to help.
  • Addiction is a family disease. One person may use, but the whole family suffers.
  • Addiction is not a choice, it's a disease. It's not a lack of willpower, it's a lack of love.

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