Sobering

verb

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.verb(often with up) To make or become sober.

2.verb(often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.

"It took him hours to sober up."

3.verbTo moderate one's feelings

4.adjectiveCausing more sober thought or concern.

"It was a sobering thought that I had almost killed myself. That was something I wouldn't soon do on purpose again."

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