detoxification
— Noun
– English
~ treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver)
detoxification
— Noun
– English
~ a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances
detoxify
— Verb
– English
~ treat for alcohol or drug dependence; "He was detoxified in the clinic"
detoxify
— Verb
– English
~ remove poison from; "detoxify the soil"
detract
— Verb
– English
~ take away a part from; diminish; "His bad manners detract from his good character"
detraction
— Noun
– English
~ a petty disparagement
detraction
— Noun
– English
~ the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander); "let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken"
detractive
— Adjective
– English
~ causing to decrease in importance or value; "detractive influences on the volume of investment"
detractor
— Noun
– English
~ one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
detrimental
— Adjective
– English
~ (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury; "damaging to career and reputation"; "the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant"