Sobering — synonyms, definition

1. sobering (Adjective)

sobering (Adjective) — Tending to make sober or more serious. ex. "the news had a sobering effect"

2. sobering (Verb)

sobering up

sobering (Verb) — Cause to become sober. ex. "A sobering thought"

sobering (Verb) — Become more realistic. ex. "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up"

sobering (Verb) — Become sober after excessive alcohol consumption. ex. "Keep him in bed until he sobers up"

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