Synonyms for
Healer
Definition
A person who helps others to recover from an illness or injury.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- spiritual healer
- faith healer
- energy healer
- natural healer
- healing touch
- healing hands
- healing power
Word family
Usage note
While 'healer' can refer to medical professionals, it often implies alternative or spiritual practices. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- The healer used natural remedies to help the sick girl get better.
- I want to be a healer when I grow up so I can help people feel good.
- The healer's touch was gentle and soothing.
- The healer's herbs and potions were famous in the village.
- The healer's magic healed the king's wounds.
Quotes
A healer's power stems not from any special ability, but from maintaining the courage and awareness to embody and express the universal healing power that every human being naturally possesses. - Eric Micha'el Leventhal
The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love. - Hubert H. Humphrey
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it. - Tori Amos