aversion therapy

noun

Definition of aversion therapy

: therapy intended to suppress an undesirable habit or behavior (such as smoking) by associating the habit or behavior with a noxious or punishing stimulus (such as electric shock)

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Recent Examples on the Web It was based on the psychological principle of aversion therapy. — Annie Lane, oregonlive, "Dear Annie: Woman uses type of aversion therapy to get over unrequited love," 17 Aug. 2020 It was based on the psychological principle of aversion therapy. — cleveland, "Dear Annie: A tip for getting over an unrequited love," 17 Aug. 2020 Patients of aversion therapy were also sometimes dosed with nausea-inducing drugs, Dr. Haldeman says. — Chelsea Greenwood Lassman, Teen Vogue, "How Gay Conversion Therapy Came to Be, and How It Persists Today," 7 Aug. 2018 The sentence proves a mixed bag for Cameron, who is subjected to all sorts of aversion therapy (including Christian rock songs), but also finds emotional support among her fellow campers. — Chris Kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com, "Maryland Film Festival's 12 must-see movies," 2 May 2018 Marzonie said conversion therapy is often associated with aversion therapy, an extreme form of the practice that involves inflicting pain or physical discomfort such as electro-shock therapy. — NBC News, "Conversion therapy or 'identity workshop'? Church program causes uproar," 26 Feb. 2018

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aversion therapy

noun

Medical Definition of aversion therapy

: therapy intended to suppress an undesirable habit or behavior (as smoking or overeating) by associating the habit or behavior with a noxious or punishing stimulus (as an electric shock)

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