detox
/ˈdiːtɑːks/
noun
- A process or period during which a person stops taking unhealthy substances, such as drugs or alcohol, in order to improve health.
- She completed a 30-day detox and felt much healthier.
- The doctor recommended a supervised detox to manage withdrawal symptoms.
- He checked into a clinic for a detox after years of heavy drinking.
- A short-term diet or treatment intended to remove toxins from the body and improve health.
- She started a three-day detox to cleanse her system after the holidays.
- Many people try a juice detox to feel more energetic.
- The spa offers a detox program that includes herbal teas and massages.
- A period of avoiding something considered harmful or addictive, such as social media or technology.
- After the detox from video games, he found more time for reading.
- A digital detox can help reduce stress and improve sleep.
- I'm doing a social media detox for a week to focus on my studies.
Antonyms
verb
- To stop taking unhealthy substances, such as drugs or alcohol, in order to improve health.
- Many athletes detox from performance-enhancing drugs before competitions.
- She decided to detox under medical supervision to stay safe.
- He is trying to detox from caffeine because it keeps him awake at night.
- To remove toxins from the body through diet, exercise, or other methods.
- The program helps people detox by eating only fruits and vegetables.
- She drinks lemon water every morning to detox her body naturally.
- Sweating during exercise is one way the body detoxes itself.
- To take a break from something addictive or harmful, such as technology or certain habits.
- I need to detox from my phone and spend more time outdoors.
- After the holiday, she wanted to detox from sugar and processed snacks.
- He decided to detox from junk food for a month.