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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Heal
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "heal" means to make or become well again, to cure a disease or wound, or to cause a wound or disease to become well.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "heal" as to make sound or whole, to restore to health, or to cause an undesirable condition to be overcome.
Example Uses
- The doctor helped the patient heal from the surgery by prescribing medication and recommending rest.
- Time will heal the emotional wounds of the past, but it may take a while to fully recover.
- The new treatment is designed to heal the damaged tissue and promote healthy growth.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
harm
hurt
injure
wound
damage
impair
exacerbate
aggravate
worsen
deteriorate
decline
degenerate
corrupt
infect
contaminate
poison
sicken
weaken
enfeeble
debilitate
cripple
maim
disable
incapacitate