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Drunk quickly given the cold shoulder? (7,4)

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I believe the answer is:

knocked back

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This clue could be a double definition.

'drunk quickly' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'given the cold shoulder?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I cannot see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for knocked back that I've seen before include "Rejected < ? Shocked" , "Had a drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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