Detox: meaning, definitions and examples

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detox

 

[ ˈdiːtɒks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

health

A process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances; detoxification.

Synonyms

cleanse, detoxification, purification

Examples of usage

  • She went on a detox to cleanse her body of impurities.
  • Many people choose to do a detox at the beginning of the year for a fresh start.
Context #2 | Noun

recovery

A treatment or facility that specializes in helping individuals recover from substance abuse or addiction.

Synonyms

detox facility, recovery center, rehabilitation

Examples of usage

  • He checked into a detox center to get help with his alcohol addiction.
  • The detox program offers counseling and medical support for those going through withdrawal.
Context #3 | Verb

cleanse

To rid the body of toxic or unhealthy substances.

Synonyms

cleanse, flush out, purify

Examples of usage

  • She decided to detox her body by cutting out processed foods and sugar.
  • Many people believe in detoxing their bodies regularly to maintain good health.

Translations

Translations of the word "detox" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desintoxicação

🇮🇳 डिटॉक्स

🇩🇪 Entgiftung

🇮🇩 detoksifikasi

🇺🇦 детоксикація

🇵🇱 detoksykacja

🇯🇵 デトックス

🇫🇷 désintoxication

🇪🇸 desintoxicación

🇹🇷 detoksifikasyon

🇰🇷 디톡스

🇸🇦 إزالة السموم

🇨🇿 detoxikace

🇸🇰 detoxikácia

🇨🇳 排毒 (páidú)

🇸🇮 razstrupljanje

🇮🇸 afeitrun

🇰🇿 детоксикация

🇬🇪 დეტოქსი

🇦🇿 detoksikasiya

🇲🇽 desintoxicación

Etymology

The term 'detox' originated in the 1980s as a shortened form of 'detoxification'. It gained popularity in the health and wellness industry as a way to promote cleansing and purification of the body. The concept of detoxing has been associated with various diets, treatments, and programs aimed at improving health and well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,287 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.