Detoxify Definition & Meaning

detoxify
verb
  1. remove poison from; "detoxify the soil"
  2. treat for alcohol or drug dependence; "He was detoxified in the clinic"

"Detoxify" in song lyrics

See how detoxify is used in real songs:

  • "readyclean detoxify"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "detoxify"

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