1. to remove poison or toxins from something
Usage: medical
2. to treat someone for drug or alcohol addiction
Usage: medical
3. to remove harmful substances from the body through diet or lifestyle changes
Usage: health; wellness

Examples

• The liver helps detoxify the blood by filtering out harmful substances.
• The rehabilitation center helps patients detoxify from alcohol addiction.
• She decided to detoxify her body by drinking more water and eating vegetables.
• Doctors use activated charcoal to detoxify patients who have ingested poison.
• The spa offers programs to help clients detoxify through juice cleanses.
• It takes time for the body to naturally detoxify after quitting smoking.