therapy

noun
UK: /ˈθer.ə.pi/
US: /ˈθer.ə.pi/

  1. Treatment to help someone with a health problem.

    1. She is in therapy for her anxiety. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the accident, he needed physical therapy to regain movement. [ ] [ ]

  2. A process of dealing with or improving a difficult situation.

    1. Retail therapy helps me feel better. [ ] [ ]
    2. Gardening can be a wonderful form of therapy for many people. [ ] [ ]

  3. A specific approach or method used in treatment.

    1. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps change thinking patterns. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor recommended a course of hormone therapy to manage her symptoms. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

treatment counseling rehabilitation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "therapy" in English means: Treatment to help someone with a health problem., A process of dealing with or improving a difficult situation., A specific approach or method used in treatment..

The phonetic transcription of "therapy" is /ˈθer.ə.pi/ in British English and /ˈθer.ə.pi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "therapy": treatment, counseling, rehabilitation.

Example usage of "therapy": "She is in therapy for her anxiety.". More examples on the page.