Synonyms of healed

healed 1 of 2

adjective

as in repaired

Related Words

• repaired
• mended
• reconstructed
• patched
• fixed
• rebuilt
• unbroken
• unbreakable
• infrangible

Dissimilar Words

• broken
• fractured
• fragmented
• shattered
• busted
• smashed
• exploded
• blasted
• split
• cracked
• splintered
• detonated
• slivered

healed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of heal

1

as in cured

to restore to a healthy condition

a low-fat vegetarian diet, moderate exercise, and stress management help heal a diseased heart

heal the sick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cured
• rehabilitated
• fixed
• treated
• repaired
• revived
• relieved
• mended
• alleviated
• rehabbed
• set up
• renewed
• medicated
• attended (to)
• nursed
• rejuvenated
• ministered (to)
• revitalized
• doctored
• remedied
• resuscitated
• physicked
• fortified
• cared (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wounded
• injured
• damaged
• hurt
• impaired
• disabled
• crippled
• harmed
• mutilated
• mangled
• afflicted
• weakened
• maimed
• lacerated
• lamed
• wasted
• sickened
• laid up
• sapped
• debilitated
• ailed
• enfeebled
• enervated

2

as in recovered

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

most of the soldiers could go home while they were still healing from their wounds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovered
• improved
• recuperated
• mended
• convalesced
• came back
• rallied
• recouped
• gained
• snapped back
• revived
• survived
• pulled round
• came to
• came around
• came round
• cheered (up)
• recruited
• perked (up)
• picked up
• pulled through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapsed
• came down
• weakened
• faded
• failed
• deteriorated
• declined
• sickened
• worsened
• degenerated
• withered
• ailed
• wasted (away)
• sank
• wilted
• languished
• relapsed
• regressed

3

as in alleviated

to bring about recovery from

time heals all wounds, even those of the heart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cured
• alleviated
• remedied
• relieved
• soothed
• mended
• treated
• eased
• allayed
• diagnosed
• lightened
• tempered
• salved
• moderated
• medicated
• assuaged
• palliated
• doctored
• nursed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aggravated
• worsened
• misdiagnosed
• overdiagnosed
• underdiagnosed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of healed

Verb

But gradually, the headaches subsided, the collarbone healed, and doctors cleared him to resume normal activities — including getting back on the bike. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

In many cases, Kallis said, the roots of this behavior were planted long before, frequently through trauma, abuse, isolation, addiction or distorted coping mechanisms that were never confronted or healed. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

While the nose is generally considered healed around the one-year mark, that timeline can stretch to 18 months or longer depending on the person. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026

Now that she's fully healed, Karen is thrilled with her appearance. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

But what if a wound opened here can never be healed? — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

The former Iowa standout said the wound from being released by the Valkyries hasn’t fully healed. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

While my physical wounds have healed, the trauma of that vicious attack stays with me. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026

As their $20 bills started flying at him, so did their stories, about how raw milk had healed their health issues, including asthma. — Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026