addiction Meaning and Definition
1. n. (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master
2. n. an abnormally strong craving
3. n. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Addiction is a medical condition characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences.
Synonyms bag bent craving dependence enslavement fixation hang-up hook inclination kick monkey obsession shot sweet tooth thing
Antonyms indifference
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