Wean from
verb
To gradually stop someone or something from doing or using something.
They managed to wean her from her addiction.
Often appears as...
- wean from addiction
- wean from medication
verb
To gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start giving it other food.
The doctor suggested we could wean the baby from breast milk to formula.
Often appears as...
- wean from breastmilk
- wean from formula
verb
To gradually stop someone or something from doing or using something.
They managed to wean her from her addiction.
Often appears as...
- wean from addiction
- wean from medication
verb
To gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start giving it other food.
The doctor suggested we could wean the baby from breast milk to formula.
Often appears as...
- wean from breastmilk
- wean from formula
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Behavioral Change
Used when someone is stopping a habit or routine, often one that is hard to break.
He finally weaned himself from late-night snacking.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Undertone
Can imply a difficult and emotional process when it involves personal struggles.
She was weaned from her childhood home before moving abroad.
Pro Tip 3/3Controlling Addiction
Often used in the context of overcoming addictions, highlighting a supportive process.
With counseling, he was weaned from gambling.
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