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Therapy

noun

treatment or support that helps someone improve.

7 letters 3 syllables

What does Therapy mean?

treatment or support that helps someone improve.

Dictionary definition

Therapy is treatment or guided support that helps someone heal, recover, manage feelings, or improve a skill or condition.

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Therapy in a sentence

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She went to therapy after hurting her knee.

medium

Speech therapy helped him practise clearer sounds.

hard

Some people use therapy to talk through feelings and learn healthy coping skills.

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Synonyms

Words like Therapy

treatmentCare given to help a condition improve.
rehabilitationSupport that helps someone recover ability or strength.
counselingGuided talking support for thoughts or feelings.
Antonyms

Opposite words

neglectA lack of needed care or support.
harmDamage instead of healing support.
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Word family

Therapy word family

Base word

therapy

noun

therapy

Treatment or support for improvement.

noun

therapist

A trained person who provides therapy.

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