Definition

To remove the effects of intoxication or to help someone stop being dependent on drugs or alcohol.

Example

The clinic aims to disintoxicate patients from harmful substances.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I've been thinking about how to disintoxicate myself after all those late-night parties.

That sounds like a good idea! It can be hard to recover sometimes.

Yeah, I really need to focus on my health and get back on track.

Totally! A break from all that can really help you feel better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disintoxicate → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "intoxicare" (from Latin, meaning to poison). The word describes the process of removing poison or toxins from the body, effectively meaning to free from intoxication.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('dis-') 'poison' ('intoxicare') from the body — that's why disintoxicate means to cleanse from toxins.

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