| Main Entry: |
addict |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
person who has compulsion toward |
Synonyms: |
activity,
buff,
devotee,
enthusiast,
fan,
fanatic,
fiend,
follower,
freak*, habitué, hound, junkie,
nut, often injurious aficionado,
practitioner,
zealot
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| Notes: |
an edict is a formal or authoritative proclamation; an addict is someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance or someone who is a devoted supporter or fan |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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