Phrase guide

alcohol use disorder

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of various conditions associated with drinking too much alcohol.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: drinking problem (informal), alcoholism

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: AUD, drinking problem, alcoholism

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From DSM-5.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 酒精使用障礙 /酒精使用障碍 (jiǔjīng shǐyòng zhàng'ài) — misuse of alcohol
  • Finnish: alkoholin haitallinen käyttö — misuse of alcohol
  • French: trouble de l’usage de l’alcool — misuse of alcohol
  • Japanese: アルコール使用障害 (arukōru shiyō shōgai) — misuse of alcohol
  • Korean: 알코올 사용 장애 (alkool sayong jang'ae) — misuse of alcohol