Synonyms of treating

treating

verb

present participle of treat

1

as in serving

to behave toward in a stated way

she tries to treat all of her students fairly and equally, regardless of her personal feelings toward them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• serving
• handling
• using
• being (to)
• acting (toward)
• dealing (with)
• regarding
• viewing
• doing by
• considering
• responding (to)
• reacting (to)
• engaging (with)
• rating
• esteeming
• reckoning

2

as in addressing

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

school officials treated the vandalism of the students' artwork as a very serious matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• addressing
• managing
• manipulating
• handling
• taking
• negotiating
• playing
• maneuvering
• coping (with)
• hacking
• fielding
• swinging
• grappling (with)
• contending (with)
• controlling
• coming to grips with
• pulling
• regulating
• having a grip on
• carrying out
• guiding
• engineering
• jockeying
• directing
• carrying off
• getting off
• finessing
• steering
• responding (to)
• commanding
• reacting (to)
• bringing off
• running
• micromanaging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mishandling
• bungling
• fumbling
• botching
• messing (up)
• muffing
• goofing (up)
• scamping
• lousing up
• foozling

3

as in consulting

to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem

I will treat with my lawyer and let you know what we decide

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consulting
• conferring
• discussing
• talking
• advising
• arguing
• confabulating
• parleying
• counseling
• confabbing
• ventilating
• debating
• deliberating
• rehashing
• talking over
• guiding
• disputing
• recommending
• hashing (over)
• suggesting
• batting (around)
• bandying
• coaching
• tutoring
• chewing over
• referring (to)
• palavering
• mooting
• kicking around
• directing

4

as in healing

to give medical treatment to

a nurse treating a patient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• healing
• rehabilitating
• curing
• attending
• doctoring
• remedying
• nursing
• drugging
• dosing
• hospitalizing
• ministering (to)
• mending
• caring (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of treating

The impasse leaves Washington treating its naval presence as a permanent fixture guaranteeing access, while Tehran treats that same presence as the primary obstacle to normalizing traffic. — Chloe Taylor,anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

That combined experience informs Hades Films’ goal of creating theatrical horror made for Gen Z — without treating younger audiences like a market segment that can be reverse-engineered. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

The businesses had two 3,000-gallon waste storage tanks on site and an additional 4,000-gallon tank for treating waste. — Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Bars now list alcohol-free spritzes and mocktail Old Fashioneds alongside their regular cocktail menus rather than treating them as seasonal additions. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

She is being held at the public Tewksbury Hospital in Massachusetts, which specializes in treating those with mental illness. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Paxton's office said West also sought to ensure that Gabriel could be near doctors experienced in treating his condition. — Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Instead of treating each new capability as a major integration exercise, the Army can work from a more flexible electronic foundation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Recent studies highlight their efficacy in protecting kidneys, treating sleep apnea, and improving metabolic liver disease. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026