Synonyms of therapy

therapy

noun

ˈther-ə-pē 

as in antidote

something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable

talking over my problem with you has been good therapy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• antidote
• remedy
• solution
• therapeutic
• cure
• rectifier
• curative
• corrective
• answer
• medicine
• panacea
• elixir
• cure-all
• balm
• aid
• relief
• succor
• palliative
• help
• medicinal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of therapy

Over time, many people grow more comfortable with their postpartum bodies, and therapy can help with deeper body image concerns. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 28 Sep. 2026

What’s Happening Photobiomodulation, better known as red light therapy, has moved out of dermatology clinics and into body-conforming consumer wearables like masks, belts, wraps and pods. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

In a bizarre way, meeting the late, great Lynch — whom Watts did an impeccable impression of, pretend cigarette and all — was almost like therapy for the actress, who landed that breakout role at the age of 31. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026

The menu runs from straightforward deep-tissue massage to red-light therapy and cryotherapy, with pregnancy-safe options as well. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing therapy

• physical therapy