Synonyms of addict
17 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for addict is fit. Other synonyms of addict are junkie, slave, adherent, aficionado and devotee.
Synonyms and similar words for addict
nounA person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
nounAn adherent or fan (of something).
- adherentA person who has membership in some group, association, or religion.
- aficionado
- devoteeAn ardent enthusiast or admirer.
- enthusiast
- fan
- habitue
verbTo make (someone) become devoted to a given thing or activity; to cause to be addicted.
- get hooked
verbDevote.
Opposite of addict
nounMore antonyms
- abstainerOne who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of alcohol or drugs, or one who abstains...
- mainstreamerSomeone in the mainstream.
- nonaddictOne who is not an addict.
Meaning of addict
- noun A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
- noun An adherent or fan (of something).
- adjective Addicted.
addict in other languages
Questions about synonyms of addict
- What is another word for addict?
- Addict has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fit, junkie, slave, adherent, aficionado, devotee, enthusiast and fan.
- What is the opposite of addict?
- The opposite of addict is nonaddict. Other antonyms of addict are abstainer and mainstreamer.
- What does addict mean?
- Addict means a person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
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