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Term: Wean Away

Description:

"Wean away" is a phrasal verb that means to detach or separate someone gradually from a habit, addiction, or dependence. It often implies removing someone from an unhealthy or undesirable situation.

Examples:

As a phrasal verb:

1. It was challenging to wean away my brother from his video game addiction.
2. The therapist successfully weaned the patient away from their dependence on medication.
3. Parents should try to wean their children away from sugary snacks for better health.

As an adjective:

1. The wean-away process was slow but effective in breaking the habit.

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