LUSH (UP) Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

lush (up)

verb

Definition of lush (up)

slang

as in to liquor (up)

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush

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abstain

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drink

Verb

Loise, vibrant but tense, gets through her days by drinking wine.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
It’s been so dry that Valdez no longer can get water in his irrigation system for his animals to drink.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of drink

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lushing (up)

lush (up)

lust

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