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Phr V wean off weans, weaning, weaned wean sb off sth to make someone gradually stop using or wanting something that is bad for themI'm trying to wean myself off sugary food generally.
phrasewean off wean sb off sth to make someone stop using something that is harmful, by gradually reducing the amount that they can have: Dr Rossdale said he tried to wean her off the sleeping tablets. It is extremely difficult to wean a child off junk-food. These substances are being used to help wean the world off its dependence on CFCs, which are damaging the ozone layer.
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