HEALING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word healing. (close relations)
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| cure | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain verb • provide a cure for, make healthy again • prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve • make (substances) hard and improve their usability • be or become preserved | ||||||
| balm | nounn | |||||
noun • any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation | ||||||
| mending | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • garments that must be repaired • the act of putting something in working order again | ||||||
| recovery | nounn | |||||
noun • return to an original state • gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury • the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) | ||||||
| recuperation | nounn | |||||
noun • gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury | ||||||
| regeneration | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs • feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input • the activity of spiritual or physical renewal • forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting | ||||||
| rehabilitation | nounn | |||||
noun • the restoration of someone to a useful place in society • the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation • vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation • the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises | ||||||
| rejuvenation | nounn | |||||
noun • the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored • the act of restoring to a more youthful condition | ||||||
| remedy | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil • a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain verb • set straight or right • provide relief for | ||||||
| renewal | nounn | |||||
noun • the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation • the act of renewing • filling again by supplying what has been used up | ||||||
| respite | nounn | |||||
noun • a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort • a pause from doing something (as work) • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a pause for relaxation • the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment verb • postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution | ||||||
| restoration | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state • the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685 • getting something back again • the re-establishment of the British monarchy in 1660 • the state of being restored to its former good condition • some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed • a model that represents the landscape of a former geological age or that represents and extinct animal etc. | ||||||
| revival | nounn | |||||
noun • bringing again into activity and prominence • an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion | ||||||
| salve | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • anything that remedies or heals or soothes verb • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing | ||||||
| solace | nounn | |||||
noun • the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment • comfort in disappointment or misery • the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction verb • give moral or emotional strength to | ||||||
| soothing | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • affording physical relief • freeing from fear and anxiety | ||||||
| therapy | nounn | |||||
noun • (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) | ||||||
| mend | verbv | |||||
noun • sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) • the act of putting something in working order again verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • heal or recover | ||||||
| recover | verbv | |||||
verb • cover anew • get or find back; recover the use of • get over an illness or shock • regain a former condition after a financial loss • regain or make up for • reuse (materials from waste products) | ||||||
| bring around | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to adopt an opinion or course of action • provide a cure for, make healthy again • call to mind | ||||||