Synonyms for

Addicts

Verb / ʌˈdɪkts / / ˈæˌdɪkts / Another word for addicts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Addicts are people who are physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity.

Synonyms & similar words

addict hook nut junkie freak junky junkies users dependents abusers fiends devotees fanatics enthusiasts maniacs zealots aficionados habituals obsessives compulsive victims slaves prisoners captives enslaved hooked

Synonyms by register

Formal

dependent compulsive user habitual user

Informal

junkie fiend lover fanatic

Literary

enthusiast devotee

Antonyms

abstainer teetotaler disciplined person self-controlled person moderate sober person

Common collocations

  • drug addicts
  • gambling addicts
  • alcohol addicts
  • internet addicts
  • sex addicts
  • work addicts
  • recovering addicts

Word family

noun addict
verb addict
adjective addicted

Usage note

The term 'addicts' often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of control. It is sometimes considered stigmatizing, and terms like 'person with a substance use disorder' are preferred in clinical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. She became an addicts after trying drugs for the first time.
  2. Addicts often suffer from withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit their addiction.
  3. He went to a support group for addicts to help him overcome his addiction.
  4. The city has a big problem with drug addicts living on the streets.
  5. Gambling addicts can lose all of their money and get into debt.

Quotes

  • Addiction is a family disease; one person may use, but the whole family suffers.
  • Addiction is a monster; it lives inside, and feeds on you, consumes you, until you are no more.
  • Addicts never stand still for long; they are always on the move, looking for their next fix.

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