Meaning & use
healing
The process of becoming, or helping someone become, healthy again after illness, injury, or emotional pain.
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The physical therapy sped up the healing of her broken ankle.
Talking openly about the loss became an important part of his healing.
A note on using this word
Healing applies equally to physical injuries and emotional wounds, often used in a broader sense than 'cure,' which implies a definite end to illness.
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