What is another word for heals?

Common synonyms for heals include cure, bringaround, heal, mend.

What is the opposite of heals?

Antonyms of heals include harms, wounds, injures, damages, afflicts.

Synonyms for

Heals

Verb / hi:lz / Another word for heals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make someone or something healthy again.

Synonyms & similar words

cure bringaround heal mend cures fixes mends restores rehabilitates treats recovers soothes alleviates ameliorates remedies resolves salves corrects renews reinvigorates refreshes rejuvenates revives

Synonyms by register

Formal

recovers restores mends rehabilitates

Informal

gets better fixes up patches up

Literary

solaces soothes redresses

Antonyms

harms wounds injures damages afflicts hurts sickens

Common collocations

heals the sick
heals wounds
heals the body
heals the mind
heals the soul
heals quickly
heals naturally

Word family

noun healing

verb heal

adjective healing

adverb healingly

Usage note

The verb 'heals' primarily refers to the process of becoming sound or healthy again, often after injury or illness. It can also be used metaphorically for emotional or spiritual recovery.