detox

/ˈdiːtɒks/

Etymology

Clipping of detoxification.

noun

  1. Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or addictive drugs.
  2. A detoxification unit.

verb

  1. To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.“My grandmother said being organized led to success, so I set out to turn our fridge into a liquid dieter's paradise. First was detoxing the kitchen. I tossed out everything that would lead to temptation, like the leftover candy from Halloween, as well as everything that was expired and rotten.”