Synonyms for

Doctor

Verb / ˈdɑ:ktɜ: / / ˈdɔ:ktɜ: / Another word for doctor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is qualified to treat people who are ill or injured.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

physician practitioner medical professional clinician

Informal

doc healer quack

Literary

leech chirurgeon

Antonyms

patient client sick person layperson non-medical person

Common collocations

  • family doctor
  • consult a doctor
  • see a doctor
  • doctor's appointment
  • doctor's office
  • medical doctor
  • general practitioner
  • doctor on call

Word family

noun doctor
verb doctor
adjective doctoral
adverb doctorally

Usage note

While 'doctor' can refer to any person with a doctorate, it is most commonly used to refer to a medical practitioner. The verb 'to doctor' can mean to tamper with or falsify something, often with negative connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor gave me some medicine for my cough.
  2. My mom is a doctor and she helps people feel better.
  3. I need to go to the doctor to get a check-up.
  4. The doctor said I need to eat more vegetables to stay healthy.
  5. I was scared to go to the doctor, but it didn't hurt at all.

Quotes

  • The best doctor is the one you run to and can't find.
  • The best doctor gives the least medicines.
  • The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.

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