sobering Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb cause to become sober
sober.
- A sobering thought
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verb become more realistic
sober; sober up.
- After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up
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verb become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
sober; sober up.
- Keep him in bed until he sobers up
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adjective satellite tending to make sober or more serious
- the news had a sobering effect