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Definition therapy in British English

therapy noun

noun
/ˈθerəpi/
1

a form of treatment for an illness or medical condition

Example

Massage is one of the oldest therapies.

Example

drug therapy

Synonyms and related words
acupressure acupuncture aftercare
2

a form of treatment for someone with mental illness or emotional problems that involves talking to them or asking them to do things

Example

Some of her clients needed intensive therapy.

Example

Her son is in therapy.

Synonyms and related words
acupressure acupuncture aftercare
2.1

an activity that makes you feel happy or that helps you to deal with your problems

Example

Fishing has always been a perfect therapy for me.

Synonyms and related words
activity amusement binge
Definition therapy in British English